Suicide Prevention

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2013

Tuesday, 28 May 2013

Questions (640)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

640. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding that has been allocated to the ASIST programme in 2011, 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25269/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The HSE's National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) is the national coordinator for the ASIST suicide prevention training programmes. The NOSP seeks to ensure that suicide prevention training is organised and delivered in an integrated, coordinated and safe way. Training programmes are organised locally by the Resource Officers for Suicide Prevention and other agencies, including the National Youth Council of Ireland, HeadsUp and the Defence Forces. In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in this matter.