Pádraic McCormack (Galway West, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 612: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of separated fathers who have committed suicide over the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2190/07]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context

According to figures provided by the Central Statistics Office, the number of male deaths by suicide classified by marital status for 2005 was 9 separated males and 3 divorced males. Data where the male had dependent children is not available. These figures are by date of registration and are strictly provisional. Figures for 2006 are not yet available.