Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, arising from the Maskey Report, and on the back of the associated file identification process and sample file audit of North Kerry, the HSE established a Lookback Review, to review the files of young people then under the care of North Kerry CAMHS as of 21 November 2022.

The Review was commissioned on 23 January 2023, led by Dr. Colette Halpin and supported by a team of CAMHS Consultants. Phase 1 of the Review commenced on 16 June 2023, and the Consultant Review Group commenced the file reviews in September 2023. The priority is that the Lookback Review gives each young person a thorough and consistent assessment of their care and treatment, involving independent expert specialised CAMHS input. It is important also to note that after each file is reviewed, contact is made with the young person involved and, where necessary, Open Disclosure meetings take place.

The HSE has indicated to the Department that they intend to complete the North Kerry Lookback review as soon as possible and will then submit a report on the matter to the Department of Health. The Department will, in conjunction with the HSE and any other agencies as appropriate, review the final report and will use its findings to inform next steps.