Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 243: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of alcohol-related deaths recorded in County Kerry during 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5050/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The statistics requested by the Deputy are not available at present. Since 2004 direct alcohol related deaths have been collected through the National Drug-Related Deaths Index. I am informed by the Health Research Board that in March 2008 the number of alcohol related deaths for 2004 and 2005 will be available. 2006 data will be available in 2009.