Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

There is an air of desperation among many families. Some go through the courts looking for supports and services. This option is not available to everyone because not everyone has the finances.

Let me refer to another issue. It is local but not necessarily so. Regarding CHO 7, the Mental Health Commission's report states up to 30% of children on antipsychotic medication have not had blood tests or their height or weight checked before being prescribed that medication. Is that unusual? Is it an anomaly in the area in question? Is it a pattern right across the State? Are the witnesses aware of this?