Yesterday was World Mental Health Day, of which the overall objective was to raise awareness of health issues and mobilise efforts in supporting mental health initiatives. I can say with a fair degree of certainty that no family in the country has not been affected directly by the issue of mental health, whether depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug issues. I absolutely agree with Senator Frances Black. We all have an obligation to continue to reduce the stigma attached to mental health distress. It has been a pivotal factor in promoting the importance of good mental health. I am staggered that the rate of youth suicide in Ireland is the fifth highest in the European Union. Older people, especially older men, may also be vulnerable. Suicide is affecting an increasing number of Irish people of all ages. We should endorse Mental Health Day and must work together to try to erase the stigma attached to mental health distress.