Media Contacts:
Dr. John Connolly 087 2533260
Media - About us
The Irish Association of Suicidology was founded in 1996 by Dr. John Connolly, the late Dr. Michael Kelleher, and Mr. Dan Neville T.D. The IAS set out to be a forum for all individuals and voluntary groups involved in any aspect of suicidology for the exchange of knowledge gained from differing perspectives and experiences. The IAS believes that no group, voluntary or professional has a monopoly of wisdom or expertise about suicide.
The IAS is dedicated to disseminating information about suicide and suicide prevention so that public opinion can respond to the issue in an informed manner. Suicide prevention is everybody's responsibility and the tide can only be turned by concerted coordinate action by all parts of our society.
The IAS works with Government & voluntary organisations in order to develop and promote positive suicide prevention policies. Through its conferences and publications, the association highlights various aspects of suicide and endeavours to influence public policy and insure that positive action is taken to provide adequate strategies to combat this tragic problem in our society
Media - Press releases
20/09/2012 Press release
13/07/2012 Suicide isnt wanting to die. Its not being able to bear living - by Dan Neville TD, President of IAS. Journal.ie
11/07/2012 Statement on CSO Vital Statistics 2012
05/12/2011 Budget 2012
04/12/2011 Statement prepared for Setanta Ireland on reporting the death of Gary Speed
30/11/2011 Suicide Prevention Group Urges against Spending Cuts - Irish Examiner
30/11/2011 2012 Budget Submission
29/11/2011 Letter to An Taoiseach
04/10/2011 15th Annual Conference
01/07/2011 IAS Announce Sense & Sensibility at the National Botanic Gardens
12/05/2011 Prime Time RTE Statement
01/05/2011 Accreditation Date Announcement
29/04/2011 Coming Together to Combat Suicide
01/03/2011 SVP IAS Joint Initiative
07/10/2010 14th Annual Conference
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