Vol. 517 No. 1
48 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Taoiseach the number of babies born in each of the years from 1995 to 1999; the numbers born to married mothers and unmarried mothers in these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8838/00]
In the period January to September 1999, which is the most recent currently available, there were 40,813 births registered. Of these, 12,651 or 31%, were to unmarried mothers. Statistics for the full year 1999 will be published by the CSO in May.
I propose to circulate a table setting out the corresponding figures for the years 1995 to 1998, inclusive.
Births within and outside marriage, 1995-1999
|
Year |
Total |
Married |
Unmarried |
%Unmarried |
|
1995 |
48,787 |
37,925 |
10,862 |
22.3 |
|
1996 |
50,655 |
37,858 |
12,797 |
25.3 |
|
1997 |
52,311 |
38,419 |
13,892 |
26.6 |
|
1998 |
53,551 |
38,418 |
15,133 |
28.3 |
|
1999(Jan-Sep) |
40,813 |
28,162 |
12,651 |
31.0 |
