The task force report recommended that steps be taken to make the mental health services more accessible to the public, particularly young people. Concern was also expressed at the risk of suicide in older people. In this regard, significant additional funding has been made available to further develop consultant-led child and adolescent psychiatry and psychiatry of later life services to assist in the early identification of suicidal behaviour and provide the necessary support and treatment for individuals at risk. The level of capital funding made available for the development of community based mental health facilities has increased significantly in recent years and community services such as home nursing, day centres, family support, hostels and day hospitals will continue to be developed in order to make services more accessible to people who may be at risk.