High Court president says failure to find suitable placement for teen is 'completely unacceptable'

The President of the High Court has said it is "completely unacceptable" that proper placements are not provided to Irish people with very complex mental health conditions on their return home after being treated abroad.

High Court president says failure to find suitable placement for teen is 'completely unacceptable'

The President of the High Court has said it is "completely unacceptable" that proper placements are not provided to Irish people with very complex mental health conditions on their return home after being treated abroad.

Mr Justice Peter Kelly made his remarks today in the case of a teenage girl with several mental health issues, who earlier this year was transferred for treatment at a secure care setting in the UK.

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