Dáil debates

Thursday, 10 April 2014

Topical Issue Debate

Suicide Incidence

1:45 pm

Photo of Phil HoganPhil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am conscious of the important work Deputy Neville and others have been doing over the years in regard to this important issue. I assure him that the recently published report from the European Child Safety Alliance, National Action to Address Child Intentional Injury, is another opportunity for us to focus on the measures the Government is taking and how it can do more to ensure all of these issues in regard to young people are better understood. Also, the research office looking at the reports by the Department of Health will provide an additional opportunity to continue the good work necessary to understand the complex reasons people, particularly young people, engage in unfortunate practices such as self-harm. This work will continue to be funded and supported by the Government.

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