Tomorrow is Census night, when every person in the country is asked to fill out their census form.

The Census provides up-to-date information at local, regional and national levels.

Population statistics are necessary for planning the provision of health care, education and employment while regional data informs government policy.

The Humanist Association of Ireland is asking people to think before they tick a religion box on Census night.

The Census will ask everyone in Ireland what religion they are, with ‘No religion’ one of the options available.

READ MORE: Everything you need to know about Census 2016