Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
1254. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health when families affected as part of the south Kerry CAMHS review and identified as being a family that will receive redress, will receive payment from the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63573/22]
View answerIn April last, the Government approved a Compensation Scheme for individuals identified as affected by the Maskey Report. This Scheme is being administered by the State Claims Agency (SCA). Such a compensation scheme was called for by many mental health advocates, including families in South Kerry.
The Scheme is designed to provide full compensation in line with a court ruling but without the stress for families of court proceedings. As was also indicated at the launch of the Scheme, families needed to engage a solicitor to apply on their behalf. This was done via the HSE, who then notified the SCA which took over and managed the whole process. The HSE continues to provide care or other appropriate supports to those affected by the Maskey Report. This involves engagement with families locally, including the Kerry CAMHS Family Support Group . The Executive established a Clinical Liaison Support Team based in Killarney to offer the necessary key worker/case manager contact to those affected and to consult with them around the clinical and other supports available to them and to ensure they receive such supports in a timely manner. Those affected can also contact the HSE on the South Kerry CAMHS Lookback Review information line 1800 742 800 for information
As the SCA is an independent agency in terms of its role and responsibilities, the Department of Health and HSE are not placed to provide the Deputy with the specific information around process and update regarding scheduled payments. This information should instead be sought from the SCA.
