Cautious welcome for Kerry Camhs compensation scheme

A report into the service found that 46 children suffered significant harm and 227 were at risk of significant harm. File Picture.

Families affected by the South Kerry mental health services crisis have welcomed the announcement of a new compensation scheme, but called for clarity on the details before they sign up.

A mediation process will offer financial compensation to the families of the 240 children affected by over-prescribing at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs).