Row over psychiatric aid for suicidal teen resolved
Yesterday, lawyers for the HSE informed Mr Justice Garrett Sheehan that a consultant doctor who specialised in the area of young adults would now take on the girl as a patient. In addition, the HSE said cover would be provided if the need arose.
Lawyers acting for the girl, who is being detained on foot of a High Court order at a secure unit outside Dublin because she is at risk of self-harm, had expressed concerns to the court she was not getting adequate treatment because of a dispute over whether she should be assessed by adult or child services.
