TDs back Elber’s call for garda training to deal with suicide

Two joint Oireachtas committees have backed a young widow’s campaign to secure special training for gardaí to deal with suicide.

Elber Twomey, 38, who lost her family in a UK crash caused by a suicidal taxi driver, said she was “delighted” that both the transport and communications committee, and the justice, defence, and equality committee have agreed to lobby garda management on her behalf.

“It’s another important milestone in my campaign,” she said last night.