Samaritans says there was strong demand for its service throughout the pandemic.
The Samaritans partnered with the Alone charity due to a jump in older callers with suicidal thoughts during Covid.
Speaking at the Oireachtas mental health committee, the Samaritans said there was strong demand for its service throughout the pandemic.
Niall Mulligan, the organisation’s executive director, says other groups working outside the area of mental health also received contacts from people experiencing suicidal ideation.
He says this led to the link with Alone, providing extra support to volunteers
Thank you @OireachtasNews Sub-Committee on Mental Health for having us in to discuss our services & the impacts of COVID-19. We look forward to future engagements. @frances_black @neasa_neasa @Wardy1916 @conwayforclare @patbuckleysfme @JohnLahart @Ginosocialist @AislingDSenator pic.twitter.com/yX6QdSwKuY
— Samaritans Ireland (@SamaritansIRL) October 5, 2021
Families Could Face €1,000 Rise In Annual Food Bills Amid Farming Crisis
Over Half of Cigarette Packs Surveyed In Newbridge And Naas Had No Irish Duty Paid
Celbridge Brewery CEO Warns Of Mounting Costs Facing Craft Beer Sector
Amhrán na Laoch Songwriting Competition Confirmed for Irish Music Month 2026
Government Announces Major Overhaul of Anti-Money Laundering Rules
Maynooth University Hosts Special Solar Eclipse Event This Evening
Johnstown Mother Says Today's Solar Eclipse Means Something Extra Special For Her And Her Son
Three Men Detained In Kildare And Dublin Garda Stations Following Brothel Keeping And Organised Prostitution Arrests
