Suicide more complex than glib drink analysis

THE south Kerry coroner, Terence Casey, recently said that more stringent drink-driving laws were leading to more suicides among older males (News, Jan 6).

Suicide more complex than glib drink analysis

The coroner’s views, although outrageous, highlight a much deeper issue in rural Irish society.

The fact that rural Ireland seems to still revolve around the local pub is a worrying indictment of this country’s traditions.

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