Seanad debates
Thursday, 27 February 2003
Suicide Incidence: Statements.
I am involved in politics which is a stressful life, just as everything is stressful nowadays. There is nothing better that I can do than to go for a walk or swim and try to be healthy. It certainly helps me. Basic facilities are not provided in my town nor in many others. If every town had a recreational facility such as a swimming pool or leisure centre or an annual health check, it would undoubtedly go a long way towards alleviating the number of tragic cases of suicide. Will the Minister of State examine the feasibility of spending €1 million or €2 million on providing such leisure centres? They would go a long way to reducing the numbers of suicide cases because, when we exercise, it makes a huge difference.
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