‘Undetermined’ deaths mean suicide stats may not be adding up

Amid genuinely positive news this week showing Ireland’s official suicide levels fell for the first time since the recession began, one vital point was left relatively unstated.

The issue was the number of “undetermined” deaths which runs into hundreds.

Despite the lack of attention it received, the matter is a key to uncovering the true level of the continuing problem and ensuring the necessary resources are made available to help those most in need.