Organisation: SSIS

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Foundation has real time database of suicide

In an article by Caroline O’Doherty, “Difficulty in determining cause of death delays recording of suicides” (Irish Examiner, September 20), it is clarified that many suicides are not being officially recorded for more than two years because of difficulties determining how the person died.

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Hospitals record 12,000 self-harm incidents in 2012

CSO figures on suicide are not comprehensive

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Proposal would restrict access to suicide locations

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80% of suicide victims were in touch with GP

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Senator: Suicide policy not working

Boy among 11 suicides in city area since April

THERE have been at least 11 deaths by suicide in areas around Cork city since April — including a 15-year-old boy.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2011

Study reveals suicide ‘cluster’ in area of Cork

A SUICIDE ‘cluster’ involving 18 people — mainly adolescent and young men — has been identified over an 18-month period in a small area in Cork.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2011

SSIS project closure - Research key in tackling suicide rate

Eighteen young people, mainly adolescent young men, have committed suicide in one area of Cork in an 18-month period.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2011

Suicide research body funds run out

THE work of a vital and internationally recognised suicide research project has ceased as its HSE funding has run out.

Wed, 01 Jun, 2011

Scheme can aid in suicide fight

I WOULD like to comment on the important front page article (January 28) that highlighted the increase in suicides among elderly people based on observations from coroners in Offaly and Kerry.

Wed, 02 Feb, 2011

World Cup trips hit retail sales in May

IRISH soccer supporters spending millions on World Cup trips combined with SSIS saving accounts, helped to push retail sales down in May.

Sat, 20 Jul, 2002