Court to compel HSE to help suicidal boy

The case of a 14-year-old boy, who has tried to kill himself three times, is to be brought to the High Court for a judicial review in an effort to compel the Health Service Executive to provide him with therapeutic help.

Court to compel HSE to help suicidal boy

The case of a 14-year-old boy, who has tried to kill himself three times, is to be brought to the High Court for a judicial review in an effort to compel the Health Service Executive to provide him with therapeutic help.

The teenager, who had been in a school for children with special education needs, has been involved in suicide attempts and incidents of self harm and his family fear for his welfare, the Dublin Children’s Court has heard.

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