Derek Nolan (Galway West, Labour)
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I thank the Minister of State for her presentation. Some of the reports have cited a number of causes of suicidal ideation. For example, there tends to be a greater level of suicidal ideation among the unemployed. There is only so much that can be done on the suicide prevention side. Have there been studies of how much it can achieve? The Minister of State's office will not undo the unemployment crisis. Are their limits to what she can do in her role?

The Minister of State referred to the organisations, many of which are located in Galway. Normally, the people involved come together and set up their organisations out of good will and terrible experiences. How can the plethora of organisations be co-ordinated? Often, the people involved have stepped forward because they believe a gap is not being closed. How can the Minister of State work with them?