LIFE EXPECTANCY

Ireland has highest life expectancy in EU – Health dept report

According to a Department of Health report, Ireland has the highest life expectancy in the EU. The study found that the average lifespan in Ireland is 82 years. The department’s report, titled “Health in Ireland: Key Trends 2022,” compared Ireland with other countries in terms of things like population growth, life expectancy, and health status. … Read more

Ireland better than Northern Ireland on life expectancy and infant mortality: Report

Ireland performs better in terms of life expectancy and infant mortality than Northern Ireland, a new report has found. The research, carried out by the ESRI and the Shared Island Unit in the Taoiseach’s department, also found there are higher levels of unmet healthcare needs due to affordability issues in Ireland relative to Northern Ireland. … Read more