The Head of the Clare Garda Division is calling for greater action at national level, to address the ongoing problem of suicide.
Chief Superintendent John Kerin revealed that the force responded to 8 suicides in Clare in the first five months of this year.
Gardai also dealt with 18 cases of attempted suicide in this county between January and May.
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Chief Superintendent Kerin insists that the issue needs to be taken far more seriously by all State agencies:
Advice and support for anyone affected by suicide is available from Pieta House Midwest on 061 484444 or the Samartians on 116 123
