Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 264: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to a group of persons who are relatives and friends of persons who died by suicide and who are involved in setting up a teen-line service for young persons at risk; if she will provide financial assistance to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26502/05]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Deputy may be aware that a national office for suicide prevention was established by the Health Service Executive following the recent publication of the national strategy for action on suicide prevention, Reach Out. The office will drive the implementation of the strategy and will be responsible for giving support to groups and organisations for their work in developing suicide prevention initiatives. The group referred to by the Deputy should be advised to contact the national office for suicide prevention directly in this regard. The office may be contacted at Health Service Executive North East, Dublin Road, Kells, County Meath, or by telephone at 046 9280595.