HSE section refused to offer service to young child, Family Court told

A section of the Health Service Executive refused to offer a service to a young child with complex needs even after another HSE employee referred the child to the team, a court has heard.

During a case involving a child in foster care, the Family Court heard that the young boy has a number of complex medical needs. He met with an Area Medical Officer, employed by the HSE, who referred the boy to the HSE’s Early Intervention Service.