Court approves settlements for two children prescribed anti-psychotic drug by Kerry Camhs

The two boys were five and six when they were prescribed the anti-psychotic drug, Risperidone

One boy was awarded €23,500 with the other receiving €20,000.

Two children, who it was claimed were prescribed an anti-psychotic drug when they were treated by the mental health services in Co Kerry, have settled High Court actions against the HSE.

The settlements which totalled over €40,000 were approved by Mr Justice Paul Coffey in the High Court on Wednesday who also ordered that the two boys, who have autism, not be identified.