'Disturbing' gaps in out-of-hours mental health services for children 'must be addressed'

Dr Susan Finnerty, the outgoing Inspector of Mental Health Services. Picture: Leah Farrell / Photocall Ireland

It is “a matter of urgency” that disturbing gaps in out-of-hours mental health services for children be addressed, the former Inspector for Mental Health Services has said.

Dr Susan Finnerty, who retired last Friday following 19 years with the Mental Health Commission, said it is not clear why every county does not offer adequate services for families.