Efforts to secure such a position have been ongoing for some time with the issue raised at the recent HSE West Health forum as well as at local authority level.
Council CEO Joe McGrath has promised they will look at finding money for a suicide prevention officer in their 2016 budget.
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Sinn Fein's David Doran who has been lobbying for this feels it will be hugely beneficial to Tipperary
The Thurles Councillor says having a dedicated officer won’t take from the wonderful work done by groups already established in Tipperary – but will instead complement them
