David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 350: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the National Office for Suicide Prevention has been established; if not, when she expects same to be established; the functions of the National Office for Suicide Prevention; when the National Office for Suicide Prevention will begin its work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3276/06]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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The National Office for Suicide Prevention was established by the Health Service Executive following the publication of Reach Out: National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention on 8 September 2005. Some €500,000 was allocated to the office on its establishment to allow it to commence its work immediately. An additional €1.2 million has been allocated to the office for 2006. The office will oversee the implementation of the strategy and will co-ordinate suicide prevention activities across the State, consult widely regarding the planning of future initiatives and ensure best practice in suicide prevention.