Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In total there were 168 children lost to follow-up. There were 140 in CHO 3 in the Limerick area. They were identified by the team there before the Mental Health Commission had come in. It was a result of a lack of staff. There were only three consultant psychiatrists working there and at present there are seven. The other 28 were between three other CHOs. My understanding is that the 168 cases, some of whom have been identified, will form part of the review.

Contact will made with the young persons and their parents to invite them to a review appointment with a member of the CAMHS team within the timeframe I have set out, unless urgent concerns are indicated in which case they will be called in much sooner. In relation to expediting urgent cases, the severity of presenting symptoms as well as an assessment of risk is always taken into account. If they no longer need the support of CAMHS, or have aged out, the children should be discharged and care transferred back to the GP. If, despite all attempts, the team cannot make contact with the young persons or their parents the files will be closed and referred back to the GP or referral agent.

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