HSE Dublin and North East region has highest rate of alcohol-related hospitalisations in country

'Alcohol use is the leading risk factor for both death and disability-adjusted life years for those aged 25–49 years and accounts for over 5% of all deaths every year, representing at least three people dying every day in Ireland.'

The HSE Dublin and North East region has the highest rate of alcohol-related hospitalisations in the country, followed by Cork and Kerry, new figures show.

The Health Research Board (HRB) said there were over 20,000 alcohol-related hospital discharges in 2023, compared to 17,500 in 2022.