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Published 18:06 25 Oct 2012 BST
Updated 08:07 18 Dec 2014 GMT
Turn the Tide on Suicide has released a new video which aims to open Ireland’s eyes to mental health and encourage the Government to make suicide prevention a priority.
Three times more people die from suicide than on Irish roads yet the organisation do not receive government funding.
According to The Irish Times, Noel Smyth, chairman of Turn the Tide on Suicide said: “They have worse than failed when it comes to dealing with mental health. They have totally reneged on their promise. We have met with all the relevant ministers over the years. Going away and doing nothing seems to be part of their course,” he said.
“They talk to you, wring their hands and say everything they will do. Then they do nothing.
“They absolutely have to take notice and deliver the message they promised. The reality is that if we do not change our ways, we will lose more young people. We can’t just treat this like just another problem.”
Check out the above video.
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