Mental health services: One in three in-need children admitted to adult facilities

One in three children in need of mental health in-patient services were admitted into adult facilities last year.

Mental health services: One in three in-need children admitted to adult facilities

One in three children in need of mental health in-patient services were admitted into adult facilities last year.

The figures were uncovered through a parliamentary question asked by Deputy Colm Keaveney, the Fianna Fáil spokesperson for mental health and special needs.

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