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26/03/2012
Hyponatraemia Inquest To Resume
The inquiry into the deaths of five children in Northern Ireland hospitals is to resume today in Banbridge.
The inquest into hyponatraemia-related deaths was postponed last month.
It is trying to discover whether the children had been given the wrong amount of fluid, which led to their deaths.
They died between 1995 and 2003.
(CD/GK)
The inquest into hyponatraemia-related deaths was postponed last month.
It is trying to discover whether the children had been given the wrong amount of fluid, which led to their deaths.
They died between 1995 and 2003.
(CD/GK)
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07 August 2003
One in three children born out of wedlock
One in three children born in Northern Ireland are conceived outside of marriage, new figures have revealed. The figure was part of statistics released today on the number of births and deaths registered in Northern Ireland in 2002, according to a new survey by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.
One in three children born out of wedlock
One in three children born in Northern Ireland are conceived outside of marriage, new figures have revealed. The figure was part of statistics released today on the number of births and deaths registered in Northern Ireland in 2002, according to a new survey by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.
01 March 2022
218 Drug-Related Deaths In NI In 2020
A total of 218 drug-related deaths were registered in NI in 2020, the highest number of record and a continuation of an upwards trend. The figure was revealed in the latest report on Drug-related and drug-misuse deaths in Northern Ireland, 2010-2020, published by Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra).
218 Drug-Related Deaths In NI In 2020
A total of 218 drug-related deaths were registered in NI in 2020, the highest number of record and a continuation of an upwards trend. The figure was revealed in the latest report on Drug-related and drug-misuse deaths in Northern Ireland, 2010-2020, published by Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra).
05 June 2014
PSNI Warning Over Drug-Related Deaths
The PSNI has said that a senior detective has been coordinating investigations in drug-related deaths last year. The deaths have been the subject of detailed investigation locally by District officers. Detective Superintendent McMullan's investigations are said to be attempting to ensure "any possible linkages are made and progressed".
PSNI Warning Over Drug-Related Deaths
The PSNI has said that a senior detective has been coordinating investigations in drug-related deaths last year. The deaths have been the subject of detailed investigation locally by District officers. Detective Superintendent McMullan's investigations are said to be attempting to ensure "any possible linkages are made and progressed".
16 December 2010
Booze Killing More Than Drug Abuse
Alcohol-related deaths in Northern Ireland last year was the highest on record, a report from the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) has revealed. NISRA said that 283 people died from drink problems in 2009, up from 276 the year before and setting a new high.
Booze Killing More Than Drug Abuse
Alcohol-related deaths in Northern Ireland last year was the highest on record, a report from the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) has revealed. NISRA said that 283 people died from drink problems in 2009, up from 276 the year before and setting a new high.
28 June 2010
Tragedy As Second Man Killed By Train
A 62-year-old man has died in the Irish Republic after being hit by a train - the second such incident inside two days. The accident happened on the Ennis to Colbert line in the townland of Ralahine South, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co Clare just after 10pm last night. It is believed the man was taking farm animals over the track at the time.
Tragedy As Second Man Killed By Train
A 62-year-old man has died in the Irish Republic after being hit by a train - the second such incident inside two days. The accident happened on the Ennis to Colbert line in the townland of Ralahine South, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co Clare just after 10pm last night. It is believed the man was taking farm animals over the track at the time.
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