asked the Taoiseach the number of persons who died from alcoholic poisoning in the Republic in each of the last ten years for which there are records; and the number of teenage deaths in these circumstances.
Written Answers. - Alcoholic Poisoning Statistics.
50.
The following tables gives the information requested by the Deputy.
Death from Toxic Effects of Alcohol 1977-1986
|
Year |
Under 20 years |
20 years and over |
Total |
|
1977 |
2 |
9 |
11 |
|
1978 |
0 |
14 |
14 |
|
1979 |
0 |
16 |
16 |
|
1980 |
0 |
17 |
17 |
|
1981 |
1 |
12 |
13 |
|
1982 |
0 |
15 |
15 |
|
1983 |
0 |
18 |
18 |
|
1984 |
0 |
18 |
18 |
|
1985 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
|
1986 |
0 |
18 |
18 |
Figures for the years 1977 to 1985 are based on year of occurrence of death; figures for 1986 are based on deaths occurring and registered in 1986.