SUICIDE AND THE IRISH PROBLEM - COMMENTS ON UNDER-REPORTING

The Canter et al. (1997) study on under-reporting of suicide raises ma ny important issues. Previous studies have raised similar concerns. Th is is particularly relevant because the government of Ireland appointe d a Task Force on Suicide which is currently deliberating on all aspec ts of suicide and attempted suicide. This comment concludes that there is a greater need to clarify the problem of under-reporting of suicid e in Ireland.