HSE’s suicide prevention director quits

THE director of the National Office for Suicide Prevention has quit because of ongoing staff shortages in his office.

In a major setback to the HSE’s suicide strategy, Geoff Day, confirmed he is retiring from his post to “pursue further study”.

Last month, Mr Day expressed his concern and frustration to HSE bosses over the loss of a key administrative post which had been vacant in his office for at least eight months.