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 has been working with community, voluntary and statutory bodies since its inception to inform, educate and promote positive suicide prevention policies throughout the island of Ireland.

The IAS prides itself on being a forum where all organisations can come together and exchange knowledge regarding any aspect of suicidology which is gained from differing perspectives and experiences. In our opinion no group, voluntary or professional has a monopoly of wisdom or expertise about suicide. Suicide prevention is everybody's responsibility and requires coordinated action by all parts of our society. Through its conferences and publications, the IAS 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.

The Board of Directors

Mr Dan Neville TD	President
Dr. John F Connolly	Secretary
Dr. Justin Brophy	Chair
Ms. Eileen Williamson	Vice- Chair
Dr. Margaret Kelleher	Board
Mr. Paul Kelly	Board
Ms. Neasa Cummins	Board

Dr. Siobhan O'Neill	Board
Mr. Paddy Hale	Board

Aims & Objectives

The Association was founded in 1996. Among its aims and objectives are the following:

To facilitate communication between clinicians, volunteers, survivors and researchers in all matters relating to suicide and suicidal behaviour.

To promote awareness of the problems of suicide and suicidal behaviour in the general public by holding conferences and workshops and by communication of relevant material through the media.

To ensure that the public are better informed about suicide prevention.

To support and encourage relevant research. To encourage and support the formation of groups to help those bereaved by suicide.

To make the IAS an all-Ireland organisation.