ARDARA Needs and Priorities Survey
for the People's Transition pilot
What one word would sum up the thing you currently really value about Ardara?
Do you think changes are needed in Ardara?
Yes
No
Maybe
Section 1
To help us understand your priorities.
What's your highest current priority?
High priority
Pretty high priority
Slightly less a priority
Less of a priority
Not a priority
Access to good housing
High quality local services and physical improvements in the area
Addressing inclusion and isolation
Access to a good job
Did we miss a key a priority of yours? Please add it below.
What are your biggest challenges in accessing good housing?
Strongly Agree
Agree
Does not apply to me
I can't afford a mortgage
I have difficulty in finding a secure, affordable, long term rental
My bills for heat and electricity are unaffordable
My house is hard to heat and doesn't stay warm
I want to make changes to improve my house -(e.g more suitable for an older person or to add insulation) but I can't afford to
Accessing sheltered housing as I get older
Other- please explain
What do you think needs to be improved or made more available locally?
Strongly Agree
Agree
Does not apply to me
I want to access my medical, disability, or similar services nearby
We need more community spaces (e.g library, theatre, playgrounds, youth hubs, swimming pool, cinema)
I need more childcare options
We need safe road facilities such as footpaths, bike lanes, zebra crossings
I need frequent and affordable public transport
I need reliable internet
I want an accessible, biodiversity and pet friendly park.
We need a year round indoor local food & craft market
Other- please explain
What (from your perspective) would make Ardara a strong inclusive place or reduce isolation so that everyone can reach their full potential?
Strongly Agree
Agree
Doesn't not apply to me
I
want to be able to learn something new and participate at any age locally
My children would know they were welcome and have their own safe social hubs
I want to be able to get to and from local social gatherings safely
I would feel welcome regardless of my age, race, gender, ability, or sexual orientation
Outdoor community interaction spaces, (e.g. benches that face each other)
All ages drop-in social space (e.g. a place to find company anytime)
I want to have a a voice in local democratic community forums (new version of Muntra Na Eire community council)
I can go in to all spaces in my wheelchair and have access to a toilet when needed.
Other- please explain
In your opinion what needs to happen to access quality employment opportunities
Strongly Agree
Agree
Does not apply to me
Greater flexibility in working hours so that I can care for family or farm.
More opportunities for local apprenticeships and traineeships
Improved transport links to education and employment outside of Ardara
Dedicated efforts to support equality, diversity, and inclusion in employment
Greater emphasis of traditional local industries and long term resilience
Local sustained community employment that meets my needs (at any age) and those of community organisations
Other- please explain
Anything else you think is an important need, challenge or priority in the Ardara area not covered in the above section?
Section 2: Getting onboard with community-led solutions
Solving the issues in the previous section involves deciding who takes ownership of the solutions.
What way would you see yourself benefiting from solutions and possibly getting involved to bring them about?
If you are interested in getting involved in community-led and potentially community owned or co-owned solutions please indicate which of the following you are most interested in or intrigued by?
Social Enterprise
Cooperative
Profit sharing
Community shares (loan stock)
Private ownership
Other
Optional Section
To allow the project team to stay in touch please add your contact details below
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Optional Section
Demographic
Age range
18-21
22-25
25-30
30-45
45-55
55-65
65-75
75+
Employment status
Full time employment
Part time employment
Self-employed
State funded - employment scheme
State funded- social welfare payment
State funded - disability allowance
Retired
Full Time Carer
Part time carer
Stay at Home Parent
Full Time Volunteer
Part Time Volunteer
Prefer Not to Say
Other
Other or clarifying comment on your employment status
Type of employment
Education- primary
Education- secondary
Education- adult informal
Education- adult Higher Ed.
Retail floor worker
Retail manager
Hospitality
Public Services (health, education, social services, public administration)
Small business ownerole trader
Sole trader
Factory floor worker
Craft worker
Machine operator
Transport - driver
Construction
Manufacturing
Food Processing
Carer
Scheme worker- CE
Scheme worker- RSS
Scheme worker Tus
Scheme worker (Údarás na Gaeltachta)
Tourism - accomodation
Tourism- guide
Tourism- museum or similar
Forestry worker
Fishing- inland
Fishing- small bay- inshore
Fishing- large vessels
Fishing -processing plant
Agriculture- tillage
Agriculture- sheep and cattle
Agriculture- market gardening
Agriculture- diary
Private business administrator
Private business manager
Charity/Community Development/NGO- please add details in the comment box below
Other or clarifying comment on your employment
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