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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.
Two test cases challenging Mother and Baby Homes report to be heard by High Court
The High Court is due to hear two test cases seeking judicial review of the Mother and Baby Homes final report of the Commission.
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.
Girl settles birth injury case against Cork University Maternity Hospital for €375,000
High Court action brought on behalf of a girl whose shoulder was allegedly injured during her birth at Cork University Maternity Hospital has been settled for €375,000.
Former scout leader sentenced to five years in prison for sexual assaults on 10 boys
Former scout leader sentenced to prison for five years pleading guilty to 29 charges of sexually and indecently assaulting ten boys.
No appeal to US Supreme Court for Johnson & Johnson against $2bn awards in talc case
The US Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal by...
Mother and Baby Homes report described as unfair, untruthful and inaccurate
The Dáil has been told that the recently published Mother and Baby Homes report should be repudiated since it is not valid or accurate.
Mother and Baby Homes report criticised by survivors, public figures
Historian of Tuam Catherine Corless has criticised the failure of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes.
Facebook moderators’ disturbing work environment detailed to Dáil committee
A whistleblower has stated that Facebook moderators were advised to try “karaoke and painting” to deal with exposure to extreme content.
Concerns regarding child abuse in St John Ambulance described as “open secret”
Former members of the St John Ambulance paramedic...
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.
High Court appoints provisional liquidators to Dolphin Trust Insolvency-linked Irish firm
The High Court has appointed Ian Barrett and Shane McCarthy of KPMG as joint provisional liquidators to Dolphin MUT 116 Ltd, an Irish special purpose vehicle linked to Dolphin Trust Insolvency.
Inquest Finds Former Factory Worker’s Death was due to Asbestos Exposure
On April 4th, 2021, the Dublin Coroner’s Court gave a verdict of death due to occupational-related disease following the inquest into the death of Mr. Patrick Byrne (85), a former employee at the Semperit Tyre factory in Ballyfermot.
Former Mother and Baby Home Residents Bring High Court Challenges Against Report of the Commission of Investigation
A number of Mother and Baby Residents including Ms Philomena Lee have brought High Court challenges.