Plans aim to dispose of multiple waiting lists for youth mental health services

Minister of State for Mental Health, Mary Butler, said panels will be established to allow for a “no wrong door approach”, making it easier for families to get help. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Children and teens could see an end to multiple long waiting lists for mental health services from this year under plans to allow for a single referral to open doors to all services.

This comes as an additional fund of €10m for new developments in youth mental health was announced on Tuesday by Minister of State for Mental Health Mary Butler.