Kerry Camhs scandal was 'complete failure' of procedure and oversight, says HSE chief

'Actually, Camhs performs well,' says Anne O'Connor as the Public Accounts Committee grills HSE on child mental health waiting lists

HSE CEO Paul Reid said that he “understands the frustration” regarding Camhs waiting lists. Photo: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

Just under 3,400 children were awaiting a consultation with the HSE’s mental health services at the end of 2021, according to new figures.

The figure of 3,357 children awaiting an appointment with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs), released to Labour TD for Cork East Sean Sherlock via parliamentary question, was raised at this morning’s meeting of the Public Accounts Committee with the HSE to discuss those services.