TD helps disarm man attempting to harm himself outside Dáil
James Cox
A Fine Gael TD assisted gardaí in disarming a man who was attempting to harm himself with a knife outside the Dáil on Wednesday evening.
Wicklow Wexford TD Brian Brennan came across the man, who was in a distressed state.
Along with Mark Darmody, the father of 15-year-old disability rights activist Cara Darmody, who was staging a protest outside Leinster House, Brennan assisted gardaí and emergency services in disarming the man and keeping him safe.
Brennan told BreakingNews.ie: "Eventually medical services arrived, and thankfully he is now getting the help he needs.
"Instinct just came in, and my thoughts and prayers are with the man. I also have to give huge credit to Mark [Darmody], the gardaí, and emergency services."
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, you can freephone the Samaritans 24 hours a day for confidential support at Samaritans or email jo@samaritans.org.
Alternatively, the contact information for a range of mental health supports is available at Mental Health Ireland.
In the case of an emergency, or if you or someone you know is at risk of suicide or self-harm, dial 999/112.
