T.D. Pa Dalys call for urgent assistance in essential Mental Health services in Kerry, and publication of the Halpin report, with any further delay
Pa Daly TD has renewed calls for urgent investment in mental health services in Kerry, highlighting dangerous assessment delays for young people in crisis and the continued non-publication of the Halpin report into North Kerry CAMHS, which remains outstanding despite confirmation that it was completed in 2025.
Solicitor Keith Rolls criticises the continued delay in publishing the Halpin Report, as families still await answers about the care provided to children by North Kerry CAMHS.
As of January 2026, the Halpin Report into North Kerry CAMHS remains unpublished, despite the completion of all individual clinical file reviews.
The delay in publishing the report on the Lookback Review in North Kerry CAMHS is distressing for the affected families.
The North Kerry CAMHS Review examined 300 patient files, but its unpublished report continues to cause distress for affected families.
The initial stage of the review in CAMHS in North Kerry is set to take twice as long as the HSE initially anticipated
The CAMHS in North Kerry review, expected to finish by early 2024, has now been delayed until 2025, causing frustration among families. Only 300 cases are being examined, leaving many without answers as delays mount. Families and advocates are calling for an expanded review and quicker resolution to the alleged harm caused by the service.
New data reveals dramatic regional disparities in access to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care
Over half of the children and adolescents referred to their local CAMHS are being denied access in certain regions of the country.
Lack of follow-up care in CAMHS as the Mental Health Commission’s report published
The Mental Health Commission published a report this weekend highlighting serious shortfalls in the care provided nationwide by the CAMHS.
A further 16 families receive apology from HSE after care of children found to be “Riskyâ€
A Further 16 Families Receive Apology From HSE After Care Of Children Found To Be “Riskyâ€
North Kerry CAMHS Audit
The HSE is set to release findings from the review of North Kerry CAMHS patient files, highlighting similar care deficits as those found in South Kerry.
HSE reviewing the files of patients treated by a doctor in North Kerry CAMHS
HSE has commenced a review of the files of young patients treated by a junior doctor in North Kerry CAMHS.Â
North Kerry CAMHS Misdiagnosis
Coleman Legal LLP continue to receive instructions from North Kerry families regarding the care their loved ones received while attending North Kerry CAMHS.
CAMHS Kerry Compensation Scheme Latest News
Minister of state for mental health Mary Butler has confirmed the CAMHS Kerry Compensation Scheme for families affected by this scandal.
Compensation will be provided to the families harmed while under the care of CAMHS
Leo Varadkar has informed the Dáil that Compensation for CAMHS Misdiagnosis will be paid to the families of children, harmed under the care.
CAMHS Medication Misdiagnosis Controversy: Doctor Says He Would Make same Decisions Again
CAMHS Medication Misdiagnosis – Dr. David Kromer, Jr. doctor in the midst of controversy at CAMHS said he has no regrets about his decisions.
Child medication misdiagnosis controversy: mother of suicidal boy highly critical of health services
Child Medication Misdiagnosis – Mother of Suicidal Boy Highly Critical of Health Services at CAMHS Kerry attempted to take his own life.
HSE issues dozens of apologies after children prescribed “excessive medicationâ€
The HSE apologises to children and their families following an assessment into the alleged over-prescription of medication at CAMHS Kerry,
Coleman Legal will represent families in Kerry who are suing the HSE for suspected misdiagnosis and over-medication of children at CAMHS Kerry.
Suspected misdiagnosis of some children in recent years by CAMHS Kerry has prompted families to issue legal proceedings against the HSE.
HSE sued for over-medication in CAMHS (Kerry)
HSE sued for over-medication. Coleman Legal has issued High Court medical negligence proceedings against the HSE on behalf of a minor boy.