Respiratory diseases were reported in 98% of Covid-related deaths, according to new statistics from the Central Statistics Office.
The CSO data shows that four in every five people who have died from the virus had at least three medical conditions mentioned in their records.
Covid-19 was identified as the underlying cause of death (UCOD) in a total of 5,384 deaths between March 2020 and February 2022.
Pneumonia was certified as a condition in 3,023 - or 56% - of Covid-19 deaths, while chronic lower respiratory diseases were stated on 948 - or 18% - death certificates.