Concerns over rate of young male suicides
From the Irish Examiner By Conall Ó Fátharta Irish Examiner ReporterThe Young Men and Suicide project found that, over the past decade, the rate of deaths from suicide has been…
Suicide – alcohol abuse must be tackled
The high suicide level among young Irish men could be reduced if more was done to tackle the issue of alcohol abuse, Alcohol Action Ireland has said. The national charity, which deals with alcohol-related issues, made its comments in response to the publication of the Report on the All-Ireland Youn
Serious concerns over handling of child abuse and neglect cases
Analysis: While the pitiful circumstances of some children’s lives in Northern Ireland are laid bare in today’s report, there is also a very strong focus on serious concerns raised in the case management reports about how professionals handled the children’s cases.
Review of 18 child deaths finds key flaws
A report published today examines 24 cases of abuse and neglect that resulted in children dying or being seriously injured in Northern Ireland. Poor communication between professionals, children not being listened to, a failure to act on signs of neglect, and procedures not being followed are some
The harm faced by children today: Northern Ireland’s worst cases
BY KATHRYN TORNEY A NEW report published today examines 24 disturbing cases of abuse and neglect in Northern Ireland which resulted in children dying or being seriously injured.
Tackling alcohol abuse is key to reducing the high suicide levels among young Irish men
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has called for minimum pricing and other recommendations to reduce alcohol harm to be implemented in full in response to a…
Reduced drinking is one of the few unequivocal measures that bring down suicide rates
From The Irish Times PAUL CULLEN, Health Correspondent Suicide rates among young men could be reduced by restricting access to the means for self-harm, a new report suggests. Young Irish…
Charity criticises Healy-Rae motion
From The Irish Times JASON KENNEDY and ANNE LUCEY An alcohol awareness charity has criticised a Kerry councillor ’s call to allow rural drivers have two or three drinks before driving…
Male youth suicide rates among the highest in Europe
The rate of suicide among young men in Ireland is one of the highest in Europe, a major new report has warned. An estimated 165 young men took their own lives in the Republic in 2011 – out of a total of 525 suicides – while another 72 young men died by suicide in the North.
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