asked the Minister for Health the number of cot deaths for the last two years for which figures are available; and the amount of State funds now being made available for research into the causes and prevention of such deaths.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Written Answers. - Cot Deaths.
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The number of sudden infant deaths or cot deaths notified in 1980 was 144 and in 1981 was 129. Expenditure on cot death research is incurred by the Medico-Social Research Board, which is financed by my Department. A sum of £42,000 was made available to the Board this year for research in this area.