Clare’s Sinn Féin representative claims people here are living in what he’s described as a “suicide box”.
It comes as figures show men are seven times more likely than women to take their own lives in this county, which is higher than the national average.
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Almost 400 people died by suicide in Ireland last year, marking the lowest level in over 20 years.
But Shannon Councillor Mike McKee believes the figures don’t reflect reality:
Advice and support for anyone affected by suicide is available from Pieta House Midwest on 061 484444 or the Samartians on 116 123.
