More than 2,150 died from dementia last year

More than 2,150 deaths from dementia were recorded in Ireland last year, up from 813 in 2007, according to the Central Statistics Office.

The 165% increase is the result of better recording practices of incidences of death due to dementia.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland said yesterday a dementia register was an important next step in the fight against the brain condition that causes problems with thinking and memory.