Suicide Incidence

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 July 2019

Tuesday, 23 July 2019

Ceisteanna (1680)

Pat Buckley

Ceist:

1680. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the number of children under 18 years of age that died by suicide in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33754/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.