This is a short online survey amongst Irish designers and makers to assist Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) in measuring the immediate and potential impacts of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on our sector.

Through this survey we particularly want to identify the types of supports needed by those in the design and craft sector. This information will be instrumental as we engage with stakeholders on your behalf and will help us in exploring support structures that could assist you over the coming months and into the future.

Finally, please rest assured that all information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We are committed to protecting your data and privacy under General Data Protection Regulation. Further information on the processing and retention of your personal data is available on our website at dcci.ie/dataprotection. 

Thank you in advance for your time in participating in this survey as soon as possible. Please complete the short questionnaire by 10am Tuesday 14 April 2020. Your participation is very much appreciated.

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* 1. OVERALL IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS

How has the current situation affected your work location?

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* 2. What impacts are you already experiencing or will possibly experience in the near future? (From the options below, please select all that are relevant to you.)

  Already impacting Will likely impact soon Not applicable
Temporary closure of my studio
Childcare challenges
Reduction in availability of raw materials
Supply chain issues
Reduction of orders for my products
Cancellations of orders already placed
Delayed payment for products already dispatched
Temporary closure of retailers/galleries which stock my work
Postponement or cancellation of events in which I was due to participate
Cancellation of teaching/workshops
Having to reduce hours for some staff members
Having to reduce my workforce
Cash flow challenges due to immediate impacts
Difficulty in accessing information on supports available
Illness

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* 3. INCOME

What is your primary source of income?

Responses to this question will help us in understanding which income sources are being impacted the most.

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* 4. Approximately what percentage of your income normally comes from craft sales?

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* 5. Can you predict the impact COVID-19 could have on your income in 2020 vs 2019?

Responses to this question will help us assess the needs you may have later in the year and beyond.

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* 6. FINANCE

What has been your greatest struggle financially since the beginning of this crisis? 

Responses to this question will help us assess the needs you may have later in the year and beyond.

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* 7. Have you approached your bank for additional support?

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* 8. If yes, how helpful was your bank when you reached out to them?

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* 9. GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS

A number of emergency supports have been launched by Government in response to COVID-19.

Have you applied for any of the available Government supports?

Responses to this question will help us assess which supports are seen as most relevant and beneficial to our sector.

  Yes, I have already applied No, but I plan to apply soon Not applicable
COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
COVID-19 Illness Payment
Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme

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* 10. Have you found the information on Government supports easy to locate and understand?

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* 11. Have you found the application forms for Government supports easy to understand and complete?

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* 12. ANY OTHER COMMENTS

Please insert any other comments you would like to make.

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