Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

In the past this House has debated the question of suicide and the high incidence of suicide in society. I regret that in my part of the world, Mullingar and north Westmeath in general, the incidence has raised its ugly head once again in recent months. There are not many families in this country that the cold fingers of suicide have not touched in one way or another. I ask the Leader to arrange a debate as soon as possible. There might be some suggestions coming forward that could possibly assist in this very serious situation. It is possibly with more hope than conviction that I make that request because the best efforts of the best people in this country, professional and otherwise, have been employed to deliberate on the causation factors associated with this phenomenon. It would be appropriate for this House to debate the important subject.