Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 November 2006
178 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Health and Children if her Department can now fund a project (details supplied) following the publication of the report Moving Beyond Coping an insight into the experiences and needs of travellers in Tallaght in coping with suicide; her views on the importance of this initiative; if she will give assurances on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38174/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) was established by the Health Service Executive to oversee the implementation of "Reach Out", the National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention. This Office is responsible for the implementation of the Strategy and provides support to groups and organisations for their work in the development of suicide prevention initiatives.
An additional €1.2m has been allocated in 2006 to the Office specifically for suicide prevention initiatives and research.
The Group referred to by the Deputy should be advised to contact the National Office for Suicide Prevention directly in this regard. This Office may be contacted at Health Service Executive, Dr. Steeven's Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 or by telephone 01 6352179.
