Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I thank Senator Ormonde for reminding me of that point. An exemplary system is in place in Cavan-Monaghan but unfortunately this is not replicated throughout the country but is something for which we must aim. I know of a hospital in the south east where the staff watched a patient around the clock for a week without proper facilities. We do not have the same facilities as Cavan-Monaghan in the south east.

This is a huge issue and a price cannot be put on the value of a human life. There is no doubt that people never get over a suicide. We should do everything in our power to help prevent suicide and save family life from being wrecked.