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. The budget allocation for primary care psychology in this region was €2,075,892 in 2020 and rose to €2,199,414 this year. It’s clear from these figures that waiting-lists in the Cork/Kerry primary care psychology services are completely out of control, says Holly Cairns. File Picture: Moya NolanPrevious data issued to Ms Cairns showed 4,785 children waiting by early May, indicating a sharp increase in patient numbers. “It’s clear from these figures that waiting-lists in the Cork/Kerry primary care psychology services are completely out of control,” she said.

Source: Irish Examiner July 01, 2024 00:54 UTC