Pat Moylan (Fianna Fail)

I support Senator Glynn's comments on the suicide problem in Ireland. Of the seven deaths considered in Tullamore yesterday at the coroner's court, five were caused by suicide. It is very worrying and many people are concerned. Helplines and freefone numbers must be given greater publicity. Some slippage may have occurred following the new changes in the Health Service Executive in the midlands. There should be a greater concentration on local advertising of these helpline numbers.

I also support Senator Mansergh's comments on the difficulties facing beet growers in the midlands. There has been much talk of developing a depot in Portlaoise, but CIE should quickly disclose the real cost of such a move if it is to happen. There are rumours that a new rail line will have to be put in place for the development at Mallow. If that is the case, there is no use in fooling farmers. It should be spelled out clearly and quickly.