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
Mr. Daly again called for the urgent publication of the Halpin Reports into the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in North Kerry . On January 21, 2026, Pa Daly (Sinn Féin TD.
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the Halpin Report, the look-back review into North Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services ( CAMHS ), remains unpublished, despite the completion of all.
The delay in publishing the report on the Lookback Review in North Kerry CAMHS is distressing for the affected families.
The North Kerry CAMHS “Lookback Review,” led by Dr. Colette Halpin and a team of independent consultants, has completed the review of around 300 patient files.
The initial stage of the review in CAMHS in North Kerry is set to take twice as long as the HSE initially anticipated
CAMHS in North Kerry is facing a new wave of anger after the HSE revealed that the service review is not expected to be complete until at least 2025.
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 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (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 Child and Adolescent Mental Health System (CAMHS).
A further 16 families receive apology from HSE after care of children found to be “risky”
The HSE has issued a subsequent apology to a further 16 families after recognising the care their children received by Kerry child and adolescent mental health services ( CAMHS ).
North Kerry CAMHS audit
The HSE is due to publish the findings of the North Kerry CAMHS Audit ’50 file review of North Kerry CAMHS patients’ files. The review began in June 22 and was due to completion.
HSE reviewing the files of patients treated by a doctor in north Kerry CAMHS
It has been confirmed that the HSE has commenced a review of the files of young patients treated by a junior doctor in CAMHS north Kerry. The review focuses on the five years leading up.
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
The non-adversarial CAMHS Kerry compensation scheme was approved by Cabinet earlier this month and will be operated by the State Claims Agency .
Compensation will be provided to the families harmed while under the care of CAMHS
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has informed the Dáil that financial compensation for CAMHS misdiagnosis will be given to young patients who suffered significant harm while under the care.
CAMHS medication misdiagnosis controversy: Doctor says he would make the same decisions again
CAMHS Medication Misdiagnosis Controversy: Dr David Kromer (43), the junior doctor at the centre of controversy over alleged excessive prescribing of drugs and unwarranted diagnoses.
Child medication misdiagnosis controversy: mother of suicidal boy highly critical of health services
Among the over 70 patients in Kerry represented by Coleman Legal who have been affected by alleged failings at South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services ( CAMHS ) is a boy.
HSE issues dozens of apologies after children prescribed excessive medication
The HSE has issued apologies in-person to dozens of young people and their families for inadequate medical care after a review into the alleged prescription of dangerously excessive.
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 and over-medication of some children and young adolescents in recent years by CAMHS – Co. Kerry mental health services have prompted several families to consider.
HSE sued for over-medication in CAMHS (kerry)
Coleman legal has issued High Court medical negligence proceedings against the health service executive (HSE) on behalf of a minor boy, claiming that he was prescribed both incorrect.