Nuala Fennell
Question:28 Mrs. Fennell asked the Taoiseach the number of live births (a) in marriage and (b) outside marriage for each year from 1986 to 1989 inclusive.
Written Answers. - Live Births.
The latest information available in respect of live births registered relates to the September quarter of 1989. The following table gives the details requested by the Deputy distinguishing, for comparison purposes, the January-September period of each year.
Table: Live Births registered 1986-1989.
Births within marriage
|
Jan.-Sept. |
Oct.-Dec. |
Annual Total |
|
|
1986 |
46,921 |
14,504 |
61,425 |
|
1987 |
45,334 |
13,530 |
58,864 |
|
1988 |
42,250 |
12,050 |
54,300 |
|
1989 |
40,238 |
n.a. |
n.a. |
Births outside marriage
|
Jan.-Sept. |
Oct.-Dec. |
Annual Total |
|
|
1986 |
4,466 |
1,411 |
5,877 |
|
1987 |
4,905 |
1,478 |
6,383 |
|
1988 |
4,890 |
1,446 |
6,336 |
|
1989 |
4,974 |
n.a. |
n.a. |