Richard Bruton
Ceist:151 Mr. Bruton asked the Taoiseach the population figures corresponding to health board areas for those aged 65 and over and for those aged 65 and under. [22847/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2005
151 Mr. Bruton asked the Taoiseach the population figures corresponding to health board areas for those aged 65 and over and for those aged 65 and under. [22847/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table in regard to the former health board areas. As the three constituent area health boards of the former Eastern Regional Health Authority are not defined in terms of complete electoral divisions, it is not possible to provide separate details for them. The information provided is taken from the 2002 census.
Health Board |
Persons |
Total |
|
Under 65 years |
65 years and over |
||
Eastern Health Board |
1,265,112 |
136,329 |
1,401,441 |
Midland Health Board |
199,162 |
26,201 |
225,363 |
North Eastern Health Board |
308,494 |
36,471 |
344,965 |
South Eastern Health Board |
373,841 |
49,775 |
423,616 |
Mid Western Health Board |
300,098 |
39,493 |
339,591 |
Southern Health Board |
510,965 |
69,391 |
580,356 |
Western Health Board |
331,075 |
49,222 |
380,297 |
North Western Health Board |
192,455 |
29,119 |
221,574 |
State |
3,481,202 |
436,001 |
3,917,203 |