S3 Solutions are an independent consultancy company who have been commissioned by the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) to carry out a piece of research on the barriers to involvement in Public Participation Networks (PPN). We are keen to explore the demographic characteristics of groups and individuals involved in all 31 PPNs in Ireland and in doing so, investigate the diversity of participation and where appropriate explore the barriers and challenges for diverse groups in actively participating in PPNs.
Participating in the survey
Participation in this survey is entirely voluntary. If you decide to answer the questions you can still change your mind. You can stop at any time. While the overall focus of the survey is on the PPN, on understanding barriers and challenges affecting member groups involved in PPNs and investigating the diversity involved, the survey also includes some questions aimed at gathering some more information on the person answering the questionnaire, to help further understand any barriers and challenges.
What we ask
This survey includes questions asking about your age, gender, ethnicity, disability and sexual orientation, these are asked to allow us to understand what barriers and challenges affect each individual
Data Privacy
All information you provide will be treated confidentially and kept anonymously. Only those within the research department at S3 Solutions will have access to the survey data.
What we do with the information you provide
Information gathered via this survey is for the purpose of informing DRCD, information will not be used for any other purpose. The survey will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete, but it's ok if it takes longer. The final report will be shared with stakeholders. If you feel there are other questions or information that would help us, please add these at the end of the survey.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. We greatly appreciate your input.
