New figures reveal there were almost 490 deaths by suicide in 2013.
The National Office for Suicide Prevention’s annual report also shows that last year more than 8,790 individuals involved in self-harm turned up at hospitals around the country.
While overall rates for suicide in Ireland are relatively low by European comparison, the Health Service Executive says rates among people under 25 are a significant concern.
Last year the Government launched a national strategy which aims to see a 10% reduction in the rates of suicide by 2020.
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