Suicide victim’s family demand investigation into circumstances of death

THE family of a Co Limerick man who committed suicide hours after being allowed out of a psychiatric ward at the Mid-Western Regional Hospital are seeking a full investigation into the circumstances of his death.

Patrick Cregan was found dead at his rented house in Carrickerry on the afternoon of August 7 having been sent to the hospital as an involuntary patient the previous day by a doctor who was concerned for his safety.

A Garda sergeant also completed the necessary forms to enable the man to be brought to the hospital.