Two children prescribed anti-psychotic drugs by Kerry Camhs settle High Court actions

Settlements included an award of €60,000 to a now 10-year-old boy, and a €16,000 award to a now 17-year-old teenager

Both cases were settled after mediation, court told.

Fri, 31 May, 2024 - 16:22

Ann O’Loughlin

Two boys who, it was claimed, were inappropriately prescribed anti-psychotic medication when they were treated by the Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs) have settled High Court actions.

Mr Justice Paul Coffey approved the settlements against the HSE presented to the court by the boys’ legal team Robert Fitzpatrick SC, instructed by Coleman Legal, and which included an award of €60,000 to a now 10-year-old boy, and a €16,000 award to a now 17-year-old teenager.