| Health Board/Regional Authority | 2001 | 2002 |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern* | 1495 | 1417 |
| Mid Western | 383 | 270 |
| Midland | 271 | 252 |
| North Eastern | 194 | 166 |
| North Western | 141 | 122 |
| South Eastern | 684 | 680 |
| Southern | 634 | 549 |
| Western | 454 | 435 |
| Total | 4256 | 3891 |
*Includes Central Mental Hospital and St Josephs Intellectual Disability Sevices at St Ita's Hospital.
Source: Health Research Board
