Mr Justice Paul McDermott makes comments while hearing case of woman accused of murdering her six-year-old son
Mr Justice Paul McDermott: 'We are dealing with very difficult issues and very sensitive issues and it points to the limitations in the services available in the State to deal with difficult cases of this kind.' Photograph: Collins CourtsLimited psychiatric services within the State are causing increased trauma to families, including in the “sensitive” case of a mother charged with the murder of her six-year-old son, a judge at the Central Criminal Court has said.
In a number of cases, lawyers described difficulties in obtaining the services of psychiatrists or delays in receiving reports.Programme for government main points: What we know so far about the new coalition’s plansRóisín Ingle: After a serious medical diagnosis, I made a small but profound lifestyle changeMr Justice McDermott described the case as “very sensitive” and one in which psychiatric issues “loom very large”.
Ms Purcell Healy, of Bishops Field, Williamstown, Waterford, was charged with murder after her son Matthew Healy was found unresponsive near Rathmoylan Cove, Dunmore East on February 9th, 2024. He was later pronounced dead at University Hospital Waterford.
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