Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2022
644. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the status of plans for a nationwide audit of child and adolescent mental health services; if independent oversight arrangements have been agreed; the current timeline he is working towards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10936/22]
View answerIn relation to the full nationwide audit of compliance with existing CAMHS operational guidelines by all CAMHS teams, I have written to the HSE to direct them to commence it immediately.
In relation to the further independent-led audit of case files in North Kerry, the HSE is finalising the details of this audit.
I am in ongoing discussions on the independently-led prescribing audit for each of the CAMHS teams, which I sought as an additional action, beyond the recommendations set out in the Maskey report. It is important to me that this audit is comprehensive and robust. It will cover community and inpatient teams and it will be independently led.
I have also requested that the CAMHS Experience Study by the HSE commence immediately so that no further time is lost.
In addition to these audits, the Mental Health Commission has commenced a separate review.
Finally, the Government has committed to a non-adversarial scheme for compensation for those children, young people and families affected by the report and the details of the operation of such a scheme are being finalised.
