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The court approves a €20,000 settlement in a case concerning the wrongful dispensing of sedatives to a 15-month-old child
The court approves a €20,000 settlement in a case concerning the wrongful dispensing of sedatives to a 15-month-old child.
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.
Attorney General advises against the publishing of the complete Brandon Report
The Department of Health has been advised by the Attorney General not to publish the full Brandon report, the sexual abuse of residents.
TikTok sued by moderator alleging psychological trauma
TikTok and its Chinese parent company Bytedance are being sued in a California federal court by a former Content Moderator for PTSD.
HSE issues dozens of apologies after children prescribed “excessive medication”
The HSE apologises to children and their families following an assessment into the alleged over-prescription of medication at CAMHS Kerry,
State admits breach of mother and baby home survivors rights
The state has accepted that the rights of mother and baby home survivors were violated when they were not given a draft of the final report
The government announces €800m compensation for the Mother and Baby redress scheme
The Government has announced details of an €800 million redress scheme for 34,000 former residents of mother and baby homes and county homes.
Coleman Legal to bring several High Court cases over MICA Scandal
At least ten pathfinder sets of High Court proceedings relating to the MICA scandal in Donegal will be issued by Coleman Legal.
Government considering compensation of up to €350,000 for Mica Scandal
The Government is considering a proposal whereby the owners of homes would receive compensation of up to about €350,000 due to MICA Scandal.