Des Purcell, local organising committee chairman, said the recent decision by Pieta to move the Waterford service based on the Waterside to a new location was 'upsetting'.

The MEP was one of the founding members involved in establishing the centre

A Roscommon fundraiser for Pieta has raised thousands of euro, reaching more than double its initial target. Almost €12,000 has already been raised, exceeding the initial target of €5,000.

Thousands participated in 5km walks across 197 locations in Ireland and abroad, raising funds for Pieta, the suicide and self-harm prevention charity.