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Reviews into the death by suicide of a 14-year-old girl and the rape of another teenager while in foster care have been published, highlighting 'policy blocks' and inadequate communication between Tusla and CAMHS. One review specifically found Tusla supervision was 'poor' in the case where a girl was raped by a male relative acting as a carer.
A Kerry family received seven apologies and three payouts from the HSE after all seven of their children were harmed, neglected, and over-prescribed medications while accessing psychiatric services.
A non-adversarial compensation scheme for over 200 Child and Adult Mental Health Service (CAMHS) patients in North Kerry, Ireland, who were exposed to potential harm, has been extended following a review.
An Irish columnist shares a personal, emotional reaction to news regarding the experiences of children involved with the Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
A Health Committee has heard that around 60% of consultant psychiatrists for Kerry North Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are never on site.