Poor provision of mental health services for young people a 'key concern', report finds

The independent report on the new policy framework for children in Ireland published on Monday by the Department of Children noted that one in 10 respondents could not identify anything positive when asked what is going well for children and young people in Ireland today. File picture

Poor provision of mental health services and long waiting lists for health services were among the “most dominant messages” that arose in a consultation on the Government’s proposed new strategy for children and young people in Ireland.

Furthermore, it was said that more must be done to respond to the impact of Covid-19 on children and young people and a rethink is needed on how essential services are delivered to children if situations such as the pandemic lockdowns arise again.