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Departmental Reviews

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Questions (1210)

Pa Daly

Question:

1210. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if she has received a report (details supplied) on the north Kerry lookback review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12716/26]

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Written answers

The HSE submitted the Final Report on the North Kerry Lookback Review to my Department on 6 February last. Both I, and the Department of Health are considering the Report in detail, which involves liaison with the HSE and any other agencies as appropriate.

As I have indicated on many occasions in the past, my fundamental objective in completing this Review was to keep the best interests of young people and their families to the fore. I intend that the Lookback Review will be published as quickly as possible.

I wish to stress that any young person or their family in Kerry, or elsewhere, should continue to seek help without delay from our specialist CAMHS service which benefits so many young people and their families each year. I fully appreciate the tremendous work being carried out by all CAMHS staff nationally to ensure that our CAMHS service is safe, accessible, child-centered, and delivered to the highest possible standards.

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