Children prescribed anti-psychotic drug while in Kerry Camhs care settle actions

It was claimed anti-psychotic drug Risperidone should never have been prescribed for a child

In one of the cases, the then almost 10-year-old boy gained 3.5kg in weight in the six months he was on the drug Risperidone.

Two teenagers who were prescribed an anti-psychotic drug while undergoing treatment with the South Kerry Child and Adolescent and Mental Health Services have settled their High Court actions for a total of €135,000.

In one of the cases, the then almost 10-year-old boy gained 3.5kg in weight in the six months he was on the drug Risperidone, which the High Court heard was not appropriate and should not have been prescribed.