Dublin hosts suicide prevention conference

An international discussion focusing on suicide prevention will take place in Dublin later.

The World Suicide Prevention Day conference at the Croke Park Centre, will hear from experts from the US and Australia.

Irish speakers include broadcasters Mary Kennedy and Ray D'Arcy, as well as the Minister of State with responsibility for mental health Kathleen Lynch.

The conference comes three days before World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10.

The event is being organised by Irish suicide prevention and bereavement charity, Console.