UN committee raises 'serious concern' at Ireland's 'inadequate' child mental health services

The UN Child Rights Committee said it is 'seriously concerned' by Ireland’s lack of and 'inadequate' mental health services for children. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

The UN Child Rights Committee (CRC) has said it is “seriously concerned” by Ireland’s lack of and “inadequate” mental health services for children, noting that some children are waiting over a year to be seen.

In new findings, published yesterday, the CRC called for a significant increase in resources to be introduced “in a timely manner” to combat the issue.