Paul Gogarty (Dublin Mid West, Green Party)

I seek the adjournment of the House under the terms of Standing Order 31 to debate an issue of urgent national importance, namely, the continuing lack of real action to tackle the growing levels of suicide among our young people, particularly young males; and the need for serious investment to deal with this avoidable tragedy by providing: community and recreational facilities, the full roll-out of educational welfare officers to tackle the root causes, and community-friendly planning laws to create a sense of community so that people feel wanted in a community, as well as a range of back-up support services to deal with people who may be feeling vulnerable.

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