Suicides fall 20% last year despite Covid challenges

When the Covid-19 pandemic set in early last year, many feared the virus and restrictions could lead to a rise in suicides.

The number of suicides across Ireland dropped by almost 20% last year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

When the Covid-19 pandemic set in early last year, many feared the virus and restrictions could lead to a rise in suicides.