Regina Doherty
Question:185. Deputy Regina Doherty asked the Taoiseach if he will provide statistics for teenage pregnancies covering the years 2010, 2011, and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1446/13]
View answerTuesday, 22 January 2013
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The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table. Data is not available in relation to incomplete pregnancies.
Births to mothers under 20 years of age:
|
Year |
Births |
|
2010 |
2,043 |
|
2011 |
1,720 |
|
2012 (January-June) |
848* |
*Data is only available for the first 6 months of 2012