62 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Defence his views on new research published in a journal (details supplied) and completed with the full co-operation of the Defence Forces showing that the death rate by suicide among Irish soldiers matches that of the national population; his further views on whether this is a surprisingly high figure and whether the creation of safer work places for military personnel by reducing access to weapons would help reduce suicides in the military; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25941/05]

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62 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Defence his views on new research published in a journal (details supplied) and completed with the full co-operation of the Defence Forces showing that the death rate by suicide among Irish soldiers matches that of the national population; his further views on whether this is a surprisingly high figure and whether the creation of safer work places for military personnel by reducing access to weapons would help reduce suicides in the military; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25941/05]

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