Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

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The issue of the CAMHS report was raised. The findings of the independent review are concerning and raise significant risks and deficits. Similar to the Mental Health Commission, I thank the young people and their families who spoke to those conducting the independent review and shared their experiences. That was not easy. It is incumbent on all of us to listen and ensure that action is taken. The Minister of State, Deputy Butler, has been clear on this point. I will meet her and the HSE on the issue of the CAMHS report tomorrow.

It should be said that the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, asked the Mental Health Commission to expand the remit of its report following on from the Maskey report. I am advised there has been ongoing and extensive engagement between the Department of Health, the HSE and the Mental Health Commission concerning the findings.

Following receipt of the draft of the interim report in late 2022, the HSE acted in relation to individual service users. It is essential that a full review of open cases by the HSE takes place to ensure that all children and young people are receiving the appropriate care they need. I am told this is now under way. The HSE will arrange further clinical follow-up for any child where it is required and will make direct contact with parents and guardians as necessary. We are encouraging any people with particular concerns about their children to contact their key workers.

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