Seanad debates

Thursday, 27 February 2003

Suicide Incidence: Statements.

 

I thank Members for the debate on this issue, in which all Members of the Oireachtas should take a leadership role. I compliment Deputy Neville on the huge role he has played in leading the debate over several years which I encourage Senators to continue. I was in Limerick about a fortnight ago when I received a telephone call from a good friend who told me her young brother, who was 20 years of age, had committed suicide the night before. One feels so inadequate. For the family left behind it is a shocking experience. It behoves all Members to work together and do all we can to reduce the numbers.

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