What is the cause of death in Ireland?

According to the latest data from the World Health Organization, the leading causes of death in Ireland are:

1. Ischaemic heart disease (IHD)

2. Cerebrovascular diseases (stroke)

3. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

4. Lung cancer

5. Colorectal cancer

6. Prostate cancer

7. Breast cancer

8. Diabetes mellitus

9. Alzheimer's disease and other dementias

10. Influenza and pneumonia

These conditions account for the majority of deaths in Ireland, although the specific causes can vary from year to year.