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The Health Service Executive - Southern Area has established an information and advice line for people who may have been affected…

The Health Service Executive - Southern Area has established an information and advice line for people who may have been affected by the death of Robert Holohan.

A spokeswoman said that trained health professionals with a psychological or counselling background will staff the information line -- tel 1800 742 800 -- from 9.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m daily.

The spokeswoman said that many members of the public had been affected by the events of recent days and that the staff operating the lines will either be able to deal themselves with issues that arise of make referrals to appropriate services.

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Martin Wall

Martin Wall

Martin Wall is the Public Policy Correspondent of The Irish Times.