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Orlaith Clinton

'Open your eyes': Belfast mum's message to Stormont after losing son to suicide

The mother of a popular young man who died three years ago has urged politicians to "open their eyes" to the mental health crisis in Belfast.

Robbie Mateer's sudden death sent shock waves through the West Belfast community - he was a happy-go-lucky lad, who loved football, music and his friends and family.

Almost three years on from the 19-year-old's death, Robert's mum Colette, is urging "more to be done" by elected representatives to help those struggling with mental health and the loss of a loved one through suicide.

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