Almost 4,800 children in Cork and Kerry awaiting psychology appointments

The mild or moderate behaviours exhibited by those seeking a child psychology appointment could include anxiety or depression, but do not include self-harm or suicidal ideation. File picture

There are now almost 4,800 children waiting for a child psychology appointment across Cork and Kerry alone, with the numbers surging by 25% in less than a year.

The HSE has admitted half of the funded posts in the service are vacant and that it is struggling to recruit psychologists.