Paracetamol and ibuprofen most common substances linked to poisonings 

Last year 6,490 enquiries involved children aged 14 years or under with most of these (5,301) being concerns for children aged under four.

Paracetamol, ibuprofen, and ethanol were the most common substances linked to poisoning incidents in Ireland last year, the National Poison Information Centre (NPIC) report shows.

Concerns about potential poisoning of children made up more than half (58%) of calls to the NPIC helpline.