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Lots of sex please -- we’re Irish say new figures

New data shows birthrate is the highest in Europe

CATHAL DERVAN,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 7:20 AM

Updated Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:28 AM

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Ireland now has has the highest birth rate in Europe.

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New figures from a 2009 survey show that Ireland is for lovers.

The country now has has the highest birth rate in Europe.

The results, published by the Economic and Social Research Institute, record a birth rate of 17 per thousand of population.

The 2009 rate is up from 14.4 per thousand of population in 2000.

Ireland’s birth rate is the highest recorded by any of the 27 members of the European Union in 2009.

The Irish Times reports that the Irish fertility rate achieves the level required for the population to replace itself in the absence of any net inward migration.

Britain and France were next to Ireland in the Perinatal Statistics Report with a birth rate of 12.8 per 1,000 population. Germany had the lowest birth rate, at 8.1 per 1,000.

Some 76,021 births were reported to the National Perinatal Reporting System in 2009, an increase of 434 on the previous year.

The perinatal mortality rate was 6.9 per 1,000 live births and stillbirths.

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The paper reports that the average age of women giving birth in 2009 was 31.3 years, up from 30.2 years in 2000 while more than 27 per cent of women giving birth were aged 35 or older.

Only 3 per cent of births recorded in Ireland were to mothers who were aged 19 or under with 42 per cent giving birth for the first time, with an average age of 29.1 years for first-time mothers. Of all first deliveries, 31 per cent were to women aged between 30 and 34.

Almost 24 per cent of births in 2009 were to mothers who had been born outside of Ireland.

The report records a 25 per cent increase in deliveries by Caesarean section in the past decade. More than 26 per cent of women had a Caesarean section in 2009, compared with 21 per cent in 2000.

National director of obstetrics and gynaecology with the Health Service Executive Prof Michael Turner told the Times: “A continuing increase in the Caesarean section rate, together with an increase in the number of multiple births, is indicative of increasing complexity.

“Serious challenges will therefore arise as we aim to ensure a successful outcome of pregnancy for both the mother and her offspring in the face of the decreasing healthcare budget.”

The Perinatal Statistics Report records that the twinning rate for 2009 was 15.9 per 1,000 pregnancies, comprising 1,186 sets of twins, 13 sets of triplets and a set of quadruplets.

The average weight of babies born in 2009 was 7lbs 10oz. Low birth weight babies - those weighing less than 5lbs 8oz - accounted for 5 per cent of all births in 2009, which is unchanged since 2000.

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GeorgeDillon | Jun 30, 2011, 03:51 PM EDT

Momma G: Would you do the Irish language a favor? Stop mangling it. Irish Gaelic has suffered a lot, don't ad to its pain. You don't speak it--that's fine, 95% of Irish are in the same situation as you. So stop pretending that you speak Irish. What you write is gibberish e.g LÉIGH GO MÁITH AN LEÁBHÁR A péire TÚ. Maybe you're using a computer translation program? Don't--they don't work.

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mamaginnty | Jun 30, 2011, 01:37 PM EDT

You so called lovers of Ireland, Woundedknee and Awoken, yes we have differant nationalities here, and moderation is the thing you bloody eejits, G.D always paints a massive picture of Ireland and foreigners, and most of these people are leaving. Not coming in thousands each week from someone who doesnt even live here. You will never be able to turn me into a biggot or facist like you three sicko's. In my comment to G.D. I never mentioned foreighners, just his insulting and bigoted remarks on the people who comment here, and has the cheek to say he speaks for Ireland, you are both mirror images of G.D. LÉIGH GO MÁITH AN LEÁBHÁR A péire TÚ.

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awoken32 | Jun 30, 2011, 01:14 PM EDT

no anto man,i dont watch too much tv,but i bet you would have an opinion on something like star wars alright,very funny comment doh,i guess haw haw

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WoundedKnee | Jun 30, 2011, 12:48 PM EDT

There's an interesting discussion site called politics.ie where Irish people discuss contemporary issues. It gives a good insight into how Irish people feel about the unlimited immigration into Ireland. One poster today, calling himself Tomas Mor, writes: "I met two families recently, Polish and Hungarian. All here with wives and children. Said this was a great country and would never go back home. All unemployed here. And we complain and send our own people abroad." I think Irish Americans should be aware of this. Ask every Irish immigrant, particularly the illegal ones, why they have come here while their own country is filling up with foreign migrants. Irish Americans should not help Irish immigrants in any way. I would definitely tip off the ICE if I knew of illegal Irish living in my neighborhood.

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WoundedKnee | Jun 30, 2011, 12:24 PM EDT

mamaginnty, Or learn a foreign language.

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WoundedKnee | Jun 30, 2011, 12:23 PM EDT

mamaginnty, If you want to experience multiculturalism so bad, take a vacation.

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joycean | Jun 30, 2011, 09:38 AM EDT

there are three types of societies: Ethnic-Based - like Saudi Arabia, where you have to be a Saudi by birth; Melting Pot -like the US- where people have different ethnicities and retain many aspects of their heritages but also have a strong sence of belonging to their new country; Multicultural- modern theory- groups share physical space, but maintain separate cultures. Leaders in France and Germany have both recently announced Multiculturalism is not working.While we were in Germany, in a rural area, we met some neo-nationalists who would like Germany to break away from the EU.

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antoman | Jun 30, 2011, 08:00 AM EDT

@Awoken32-I'd wager that when Star Wars was first released, you sat in the cinema rooting for Darth Vader.

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awoken32 | Jun 30, 2011, 06:16 AM EDT

Mamaginnity i find your comment is 100% totally wrong,his views would represent the majority of irish,remember the vote we got in ireland in which the peole were asked,should an immigrants be granted citizenship if they had their baby on irish soil?what did the irish say,an overwhelming NO,they shouldnt be allowed,this would be the same outcome if asked to we want mass immigration in our country,thats why our treasinus government wont let the people vote,multi culture does not work,no to mass invasions,yes to mass deportations,its you that insults the majority of the real irish mamaginnty not the other way around,another of the brainwashed pc sheeple,all that mass immigration is,is that its designed to take awat peoples nationalities,its easier to rule over a divided people,well that will not happen the irish culture,our generation were passed on ireland in good condition,so,its up to us to pass on the same to our future indiginus youths,our people fought for an died for an built this country,not for a generation of spoilt mamaginntys to vote for to give away our beutiful lands

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mamaginnty | Jun 29, 2011, 06:18 PM EDT

G.D. who the hell asked you to speak for me or anyone else in Ireland, we definitly do not need the likes of you, who insults the irish, and every other nationality you can get your rotten teeth into. You are the fascist, you shout down everyone who makes a comment here. Free speech...not when G.D. the sicko is here. Do not insult the irish by saying you are one of us. Never.

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timbobdennehy | Jun 29, 2011, 04:58 PM EDT

its more like irish 40 everyone else 60 in this birthing chart.go to an irish school yard today,its difficult to point out the irish amongst them,its easy to point out the well tanned children.a Czech,Slovak,Russian,Polish,Swedish,British all blend in well with today,s irish child.the future irish will have a lot of different roots.

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GeorgeDillon | Jun 29, 2011, 01:21 PM EDT

jamielm: This may be--I doubt it--your final post, but it's as mediocre as all your others. Even your first sentence is inaccurate. I am not "always" complaining about today's immigrants to Ireland (not "Irish immigrants" as you so sloppily put it). I think it perfectly normal that people would try to emigrate to a country that offers generous welfare to people who have just got off the plane. Haven't you noticed all the people who try to immigrate to the US, and our welfare is much worse than is Ireland's? Further down you say "why don't you move to Ireland, obtain Irish citizenship". How do you know that I do not have Irish citizenship? I do, as it happens, you were just too dumb to think of that possibility. That's why I try to speak for the 70% of Irish people who oppose Mass Immigration. The Irish ruling class, the businessmen, the clergy, the media, the fascists who try to shout down free speech even on sites such as this, they won't let you hear those views. I will.

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jamieLM | Jun 29, 2011, 12:25 PM EDT

joycean: I agree with your posts. Culture can be learned. Your DNA just shows your ethnic background. Nice to meet you, too.

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jamieLM | Jun 29, 2011, 12:19 PM EDT

GeorgeD - you're always complaining about today's Irish immigrants, like the "Pakis", coming into Ireland and working in Dublin hotels, etc. I'm well aware of earlier immigration throughout Irish history. I'm talking about today. You totally misunderstood my post in your infinite wisdon, so just forget it. I suggest you knock off the superior, arrogant, condescending attitude. I DON'T claim to be an expert, like you think you are, on all things Irish. My field is medical science and I hold a B.Sci. in Nursing and also an MA degree in the science field. I've had to spend my time reading books on organic chem., micro-biology, and molecular genetics. Btw: not everyone on IC thinks you're the Master Know-It-All of the universe and guess what, not everyone has to agree with every single opinion you have. The constant name-calling is so childish. If you're an American, why don't you move to Ireland, obtain Irish citizenship, and straighten out all of their problems, since you're so smart and the Irish are such "morons"? You sound weird to me. Quite frankly, I don't care what you think about me personally. Keep your insults to yourself. From now on, don't read my posts and you'll have one less post to criticize and I'll do the same. I'm movin' on, so don't waste your time commenting.

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joycean | Jun 29, 2011, 10:26 AM EDT

Maybe someone is more knowledgable on this, but my understanding is that when Ireland joined the EU, it agreed to allow in citizens of other EU countries. Other EU countries have former colonies whose people are also EU citizens, so they have a right to live in Irland too. Americans have limited visas, so they have more difficulty moving to IReland.

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