Treating children in adult mental facilities ‘must end’, say senators

Senators are seeking an end to children with mental health issues being treated alongside adults in State institutions. 

The senators are giving two weeks for written submissions from interested groups or individuals which will then be considered during their public hearings in the Seanad chamber ahead of their final report.

Founder of the Pieta House suicide prevention charity and senator Joan Freeman has been appointed rapporteur to lead in the compilation of the report.