Suicide rates among Irish travelers are estimated to be seven times higher than in the rest of the population in Ireland. Earlier this month, Irish media reported that a 12-year-old boy from the community had taken his own life. Traveler groups say the Irish government needs to take responsibility for the mental health crisis facing the country’s indigenous population. The World’s Europe correspondent Orla Barry reports.
The article you just read is free because dedicated readers and listeners like you chose to support our nonprofit newsroom. Our team works tirelessly to ensure you hear the latest in international, human-centered reporting every weekday. But our work would not be possible without you. We need your help.
Make a gift today to help us reach our $25,000 goal and keep The World going strong. Every gift will get us one step closer.