Boy prescribed anti-psychotic drug while in care of Kerry Camhs settles action for €42.5k

A doctor’s report presented to the court said the child should not have been prescribed risperidone

Approving the settlement, Mr Justice Paul Coffey said it was fair and reasonable and he wished the teenager and his family the very best. File photo

A boy, who it was claimed was prescribed an anti-psychotic drug while under the care of Kerry Camhs, has settled a High Court action for €42,500.

The boy who is now 17 years of age cannot be named by order of the court.