Nicky McFadden (Fine Gael)

-----and how people are able to conduct and manage their lives due to not having a job and job insecurity. I urge Members to participate in the suicide assist programme which is useful. It is a suicide first aid course. I have done it and would highly recommend it. One is equipped to deal with people. In our daily work we meet many people who are down on their luck. One could ascertain the signs, help people and give them encouragement. I urge the Leader to highlight the matter with the Minister and ask that funding not continually be cut for mental health services.