Defence Forces Personnel

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020

Thursday, 30 July 2020

Questions (610)

Alan Kelly

Question:

610. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Defence the number of active duty Defence Forces personnel that have died by suicide in the past 15 years; the rank of each; the barracks in which they were posted in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20913/20]

Written answers

Minister for Defence

All sudden deaths that occur in the Defence Forces are reported to the relevant Coroner's Office. It is a matter for the Coroner to determine the cause of death and this is not recorded by the Defence Forces.