Joe McHugh (Fine Gael)

I agree with the calls for a debate on suicide. The issue is predominantly concerned with the mental health of young males. In view of this, perhaps the debate should be widened to cover other mental health issues involving young men, especially given their involvement in violent crime and drug and solvent abuse. The Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim O'Malley, is very competent and open to considering intervention measures in this area. Society has a responsibility to address the issue because young men are dying.