Two thirds of those who take their own life have both addiction and mental health issues. At Leaders’ Questions I highlighted the problem of dual diagnosis in our health system; the co... Read more
Is cinnte go bhfuil athrú tagtha ar chúrsaí a bhaineann leis an mbuiséad. Tá atmaisféar difriúil againn inniu. Bhí na buiséid a bhí againn le blianta beaga anuas go huafásach. Chuir siad ist... Read more
Speaking at the launch, Dublin Central TD Maureen O’Sullivan (Ind), a member of the group, said one in seven adults in Ireland will have experienced a mental health difficulty in the last ye... Read more
In Ireland we have the Highest suicide rate amongst teenage girls in Europe and the second Highest amongst boys. Suicide is the number one killer of 16-24 year olds in Ireland, yet despite t... Read more
Leaders Question- 3rd March 2015 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan: The issue I raise is both sensitive and disturbing. Young people have been denied many of their abilities and talents becaus... Read more
These are the 6 issues that I will be looking at particularly: 1. Housing; as in an impetus that really recognises the seriousness and urgency of the situation including appropriate funding... Read more
There is a correlation between austerity and its associated cutbacks and mental health issues. Indeed, in times of austerity we see increasing demands on mental health services. In 2013, for... Read more
