Written answers

Tuesday, 5 February 2019

Department of Defence

Defence Forces Data

Photo of Fiona O'LoughlinFiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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141. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of suicides recorded among members of the Defence Forces in the past three years, respectively; if no number is recorded, his plans to compile such information on their health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5206/19]

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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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.

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