Donnelly 'naive' to think new consultant contract will address crisis in children's mental health services

Donnelly 'naive' to think new consultant contract will address crisis in children's mental health services

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said the new consultant employment contract would be in place 'within weeks' and would make Camhs a more attractive workplace. Picture: Gareth Chaney /Collins

Health minister Stephen Donnelly has been accused of naivety for thinking a new employment contract for hospital consultants will address the crisis in children's mental health services.

The Irish Medical Organisation has also warned the services are not adequately prepared for the rising demand among children and adolescents for mental health services.

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