Over 100 children wait up to five years for primary care psychology assessment in Cork and Kerry

HSE Cork Kerry Community Healthcare said they 'sincerely regret' waiting times facing children

Services treat children aged up to 17 who have mild to moderate mental health difficulties and non-complex needs.

More than 100 children and teenagers have waited four to five years for assessment by primary care psychology services in Cork and Kerry, new HSE data shows.

Among over 5,000 on “out of control” waiting lists, 319 have waited three to four years and 1,045 have waited two to three years along with 105 waiting the longest times.