Covid caused 1,100 excess deaths in Ireland during 2020 and 2021

The Society of Actuaries in Ireland report follows 'contradictory' findings from different bodies on excess deaths — the difference between observed and expected deaths — during the pandemic years. iStock

A new analysis of covid-19 in Ireland during 2020 and 2021 indicates 1,100 excess deaths in those years, the Society of Actuaries in Ireland has said.

This follows earlier publications from different bodies on excess deaths — the difference between observed and expected deaths — during the pandemic years.