asked the Taoiseach the number of illegitimate births in the country annually from 1970 to the latest year for which figures are available.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Illegitimate Births.
4.
Dún Laoghaire): I propose to circulate a statement giving the information sought by the Deputy.
Following is the statement:
Number of Illegitimate Births 1970-1981
|
Year |
Illegitimate Births |
|
1970 |
1,709 |
|
1971 |
1,842 |
|
1972 |
2,005 |
|
1973 |
2,167 |
|
1974 |
2,309 |
|
1975 |
2,515 |
|
1976 |
2,545 |
|
1977 |
2,879 |
|
1978 |
3,003 |
|
1979 |
3,337 |
|
1980* |
3,691 |
|
1981* |
3,911 |
* The information for 1980 and 1981 is based on year of registration and is provisional.