A report on north Kerry children’s mental health services has left families “heartbroken and angry” after finding that more than 55% of cases reviewed involved risks. The north Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs) have been under review since 2023. Minister for mental health Mary Butler is expected to publish it on Wednesday evening. Hannah Ní Ghiolla Mhairtín, from Families for Reform of Camhs, said: “As families, we are heartbroken and angry at the findings of the report into North Kerry Camhs. The HSE commissioned the review after an audit of files identified concerns following the similarly critical Maskey Review of Camhs in South Kerry.

Source: Irish Examiner February 18, 2026 16:51 UTC