Boy with autism awarded €130k for treatment by South Kerry Camhs that 'left him worse off'

It was one of four cases before the High Court on Friday for approval of determinations after mediation and a settlement under the State compensation scheme

Last year, a look back review of the care of 1,300 young people who attended the HSE-run South Kerry Camhs over a four-year period took place. File picture

A 15-year-old boy with autism, who it was determined was let down and badly treated by South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in the past, has been awarded €130,000.

It is the highest award so far against the HSE related to the care provided by the South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs).