Government must tackle ‘silent killer’ of suicide in Traveller community

Senator Eileen Flynn said she has seen the impact of mental health issues on the Traveller community "first hand". File Picture.

The government must tackle the “silent killer” of higher suicide rates in the Traveller community and deliver on promises for a tailored mental health strategy.

That’s according to the National Traveller Mental Health Network, which has called on the government to take urgent action to address the mental health crisis facing Travellers.