asked the Taoiseach the number of deaths through drowning accidents round the coasts of the State for the years 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1973.
Written Answers. - Drowning Accidents.
209.
The information available relates to the total number of deaths by drowning and submersion irrespective of location. The particulars are as follows:
|
Cause of Death |
1970 |
1971 |
1972 |
1973 |
|
Accident to watercraft causing submersion |
6 |
7 |
12 |
12 |
|
Other accidental submersion or drowning in watercraft |
8 |
7 |
7 |
12 |
|
Accidental drowning and submersion |
83 |
64 |
84 |
77 |
|
Suicide and self inflicted injury by submersion (drowning) |
12 |
10 |
17 |
22 |
|
Assault by submersion (drowning) |
1 |
— |
— |
— |
|
Submersion (drowning) undetermined whether accidentally or purposely inflicted |
55 |
70 |
39 |
49 |
|
Total |
165 |
158 |
159 |
172 |