The number of children on waiting lists increased in five of the nine HSE Community Health Organisation areas. In CHO1, covering Donegal to Monaghan, the numbers on the waiting list jumped from 195, in February, to 239, in March. CHO4, covering Kerry and Cork, again had the highest number of children on the waiting list: 755 in March, a slight increase on the February figure. Mr Browne, his party’s spokesperson on mental health, said: “The situation with the CAMHS waiting list is now reaching crisis point. “It’s alarming that there has been a 10% increase in the number of children waiting over 12 months for an appointment."

Source: Irish Examiner May 14, 2018 23:48 UTC