Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2022
646. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the full extent of investigative or remedial programmes arising from shortcomings or complaints in relation to CAMHS services; if new or ongoing procedures have been put in place as a result of complaints; the response that has been given to various complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10938/22]
View answerThe Maskey Report made 35 recommendations which the HSE has accepted in full. 6 of the 35 recommendations in the Maskey Report have been implemented with 13 currently being implemented. Some of the recommendations can be implemented straight away and others will take time. The HSE has committed to implementing them all as quickly as possible. I have sought fortnightly updates from the HSE on progress.
In 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.
In addition to these audits, the Mental Health Commission is undertaking a separate review, to commence in the coming weeks. I have also requested that the CAMHS Experience Study by the HSE commence immediately so that no further time is lost.
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.
