60% of psychiatrists in Kerry Camhs working remotely

'On behalf of the HSE, I wish to apologise to those who have experienced shortcomings in accessing our services'

Cahms

About 60% of psychiatrists working in Kerry children’s mental health services only offer remote treatment, the HSE admitted, as families see little change despite a series of critical reports.

During a tense sitting of the Oireachtas health committee on Wednesday, examples of children in Kerry, Galway, and elsewhere struggling to access mental health help were shared.