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Is the government doing enough to provide mental health support?

“The State should not be absolved of its role in the public's mental health” that’s according to...

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17.00 3 Feb 2026


Is the government doing enough to provide mental health support?


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“The State should not be absolved of its role in the public's mental health” that’s according to Paul Hosford, Acting Political Editor with The Irish Examiner.

Paul spoke to Ciara and Shane about his own personal experience of dealing with Mental Health, how the state is not meeting the needs of many in providing mental health treatment and argues needs to do more.

If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this interview - please contact Samaritans on their helpline: 116 123


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