Maria Byrne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Today is World Mental Health Day, the theme of which is wellness in the workplace. I pay tribute to the Limerick Mental Health Association, which is running Limerick Mental Health Week with the theme of community connection and compassion. Over 54 projects are being run throughout the week, including community-based projects, concerts and sit-and-chat cafés. Many events are being held. I pay tribute to Ian Hackett and the team at the Limerick Mental Health Association, which is in the process of opening a mental health café. We should all make sure our mental health is looked after and we should reach out to people who need support and help. The 54 projects being run throughout the week will have a very positive impact. The Minister of State, Deputy Mary Butler, launched Limerick Mental Health Week on Monday last. There were many people there from different walks of society, including migrants and people from the university, businesses and the Garda. It is an issue that we are all concerned about. I pay tribute to the Limerick Mental Health Association. I look forward to going to a concert tonight and there is another event tomorrow evening. It has been a busy week in Limerick.