Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Does the Taoiseach not agree that social work of this kind cannot be organised and offered only on a nine-to-five basis? Is it not apparent from this and, indeed, the series of similar tragedies which have brought dark clouds over communities throughout this State that we need 24-seven cover throughout the areas of mental health and suicide prevention? This need has been expressed repeatedly. Does the Taoiseach agree that social work and family support teams must be fully resourced in terms of staffing and other facilities? What is he prepared to say this afternoon to confirm that he and this outgoing Government are going to do exactly that?

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