Colette Kelleher (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank Dr. Quilligan for her presentation. She paints a very stark picture. The fact that her submission was based on speaking with 61 people who either experienced mental health difficulties, including attempted suicide, or who had loved ones so affected brings a great depth to her contribution. The image of fine young men and women dying before our eyes and a community under siege will stay with people. I am sure we will have a chance to ask more questions on that later. I thank Dr. Quilligan and invite Ms Minnie Connors to make her opening statement.