Colette Kelleher (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, and I look forward to working with her on improving the lives of people with mental health issues and older people.

I want to draw attention to a particular group in our society. The rate of suicide among Travellers is six times higher than the general population. What immediate supports are in place to address this matter of crisis, tragedy and heartbreak for Travellers? Will the Minister of State provide an assurance to the effect that the independent Traveller counselling service established on a pilot basis in 2008 is now on a firm and regular footing in the context of funding?