Increase in rates of self-harm among homeless - CSO Figures from the CSO show that the rate of suicide and self-harm fell last year but incidents of self-harm among homeless people has increased. Health • 04 Oct 18
Claire Byrne Live- 8th Amendment, Coffee Cup Levy, Homicide Rates The Cabinet has given formal approval to the holding of a referendum on the Eighth Amendment. Should Ireland introduce a coffee cup levy? Claire speaks ... Claire Byrne Features • 01 Feb 18
Report: Suicide rate has stopped rising since recession A new report says Ireland's suicide rate has stopped rising since the recession and provisional data suggests a decreasing trend. Health • 27 Sep 17
Life expectancy in Europe rises to 81 years The European Union and the OECD have produced a major study of health across 36 European countries, showing the state of health systems and the ... Health • 23 Nov 16
487 deaths by suicide recorded in 2013 New figures from the National Office for Suicide Prevention show there were 487 deaths by suicide in 2013. News • 14 Oct 16
Samaritans helps Facebook with suicide prevention Facebook has updated its suicide prevention tool with the support of the Samaritans. Technology • 05 Sep 16
The Pain of Suicide Series1 EP1 Karen Jordan's brother, John, died by suicide five years ago. This is her story. Voices • 29 Sep 16
Inquest: Woman died after leaving psychiatric unit The family of a woman who took her own life after being allowed to leave the psychiatric unit at Letterkenny General Hospital has issued high ... News • 29 Feb 16
21% rise in calls to suicide prevention helpline Calls to Console's free suicide prevention helpline rose by more than 21% over the Christmas and New Year period, the national suicide prevention and bereavement ... News • 10 Jan 16
Number of deaths by suicide increased in 2011 A total of 554 deaths by suicide were recorded in 2011, 59 more than 2010 and the highest figure since 2001. News • 19 Sep 14
Govt 'very concerned' about high suicide rate Minister of State with responsibility for Mental Health Kathleen Lynch has said the Government is very concerned about the high rate of suicide in Ireland. News • 10 Sep 14
Rise in suspected vehicular suicide attempts A national centre that deals with major pelvic and related fractures has reported an increase in cases of suspected attempted suicide involving single-vehicle collisions. News • 20 Nov 13
Irish suicide rate one of highest in Europe A cross-border report on suicide shows the rate among young people on the island of Ireland is one of the highest in Europe. News • 23 Jan 13
Event held to remember those who died by suicide Approximately 1,000 people affected by suicide gathered in St Patrick's College in Maynooth earlier to remember their loved ones. News • 17 Dec 12
Hundreds bereaved by suicide attend ceremonies Hundreds of people have attended Christmas "Ceremonies of Light" organised by the Console organisation, which offers support to people and families bereaved by suicide. News • 26 Nov 12
McAleese critical of Catholic view on homosexuals Former President of Ireland Mary McAleese has said she believes that the Catholic Church is becoming increasingly isolated in its view on homosexuality. News • 28 Sep 12
Conference told of 'Suicide Cocoon' theory An Irish doctor has come up with a new concept that may help to identify people who are at risk of taking their own lives. News • 07 Sep 12
Increase in suicide rate among children - study A study has found that while suicide in children is very rare in Ireland, rates have increased in recent years. News • 15 Aug 12
Children of Troubles more prone to suicide People who grew up in the worst years of the Troubles in Northern Ireland are more prone to suicide, according to research carried out by ... News • 25 Jul 12
'Slow' implementation of mental health strategy An independent review of the mental health services development blueprint "A Vision for Change" has found that its implementation has been "slow and inconsistent". News • 17 Jul 12
Recorded suicides rose 7% last year - CSO New figures show that the number of recorded suicides in the Republic increased by 7% last year. News • 11 Jul 12
Pensioner kills himself outside Greek parliament An elderly man shot himself in central Athens yesterday, drawing an emotional response from Greeks who flooded the area in a spontaneous anti-government protest. World • 06 Apr 12
<p>Banks 'drive people to suicide'</p> The Master of the High Court has strongly criticised banks and other credit institutions for the relentless pursuit of those unable to pay their debts. Business • 12 May 11
