Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 221: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of funding allocated to the National Office for Suicide Prevention in 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; if she will ensure funding for suicide prevention services are protected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29451/10]

John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The Budget for the National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) is set by the Health Service Executive. The annual budget for the NOSP since 2007 is

2007 €4.5 m

2008 €4.5 m

2009 €4.3 m

2010 €3.7 m

The total annual funding available to support suicide prevention initiatives is in the region of €8 m.