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BreakingNews.ie
3 hours ago
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
Children prescribed anti psychotic drug while in CAMHS care settle actions
Two teenagers who were prescribed an anti-psychotic drug while undergoing treatment with the South Kerry Child and Adolescent and Mental Health Services have settled their High Court actions for a total of €140,000. In one of the cases, the then almost 10-year-old boy gained 3.5kg in weight in the six months he was on the drug, Risperidone, which the High Court heard was not appropriate and should not have been prescribed. Advertisement They had sued the HSE over the care they received at South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). None of the children can be identified by order of the court. The settlements were reached after mediation. Robert Fitzpatrick SC with Siun Leonowicz BL told the court that the first boy had been referred to the CAMHS service when he was under ten years of age, and he was prescribed the anti-psychotic drug Risperidone. Counsel said the drug should never have been prescribed, and it was dispensed for another five months in 2019. The young boy, he said, suffered side effects including weight gain, and he had gained 3.5 kg in weight over a 23-week period. At one stage, counsel said the boy was prescribed an appetite suppressant medication, which counsel said was also inappropriate. Mr Fitzpatrick said the appetite suppressant medication appeared to be given in a misplaced effort to counteract the Risperidone, which should not have been prescribed. Counsel described it as a 'case of double error.' Advertisement Approving a €65,000 settlement in the teenager's case, Mr Justice Paul Coffey said it was fair and reasonable, and he wished the boy the best for the future. In the second case, a 16-year-old boy settled his action for €75,000. Counsel said the boy, when he was nine years old, had been put on Risperidone and was taking it for five months in 2018. Counsel said the anti-psychotic was never appropriate for the child. Counsel said the boy had been put on an ADHD medication, which he had taken before and from which he previously suffered side effects. By putting the boy on the ADHD drug again, counsel said he had been needlessly put through side effects. Approving the settlement, Mr Justice Paul Coffey conveyed his best wishes to the teenager. Advertisement In another case, a 16-year-old boy was awarded €17,500 in relation to his care at South Kerry CAMHS. Counsel told the court that the boy, when he was six years old, had been assessed by the service, diagnosed with ADHD and started on medication. Counsel said his case related to a 23-month gap in later follow-up. At one stage, counsel said the boy was prescribed the anti-psychotic drug Risperidone, but thanks 'to the good sense of his father, he never gave him the medication.' His case solely related to lost follow-up.
Irish Examiner
4 hours ago
- Health
- Irish Examiner
Children prescribed anti-psychotic drug while in Kerry Camhs care settle actions
Two teenagers who were prescribed an anti-psychotic drug while undergoing treatment with the South Kerry Child and Adolescent and Mental Health Services have settled their High Court actions for a total of €140,000. In one of the cases, the then almost 10-year-old boy gained 3.5kg in weight in the six months he was on the drug Risperidone, which the High Court heard was not appropriate and should not have been prescribed. They had sued the HSE over the care they received at South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs). None of the children can be identified by order of the court. The settlements were reached after mediation. Robert Fitzpatrick SC, with Siun Leonowicz BL, told the court the first boy had been referred to the Camhs service when he was under 10 years of age and he was prescribed the anti-psychotic drug Risperidone. Counsel said the drug should never have been prescribed and it was dispensed for another five months in 2019. The young boy, he said, suffered side-effects, including weight-gain, and he had gained 3.5kg in weights over a 23-week period. At one stage, counsel said the boy was prescribed an appetite-suppressant medication, which counsel said was also inappropriate. Mr Fitzpatrick said the appetite suppressant medication appeared to be given in a misplaced effort to counteract the Risperidone, which should not have been prescribed. Counsel described it as a 'case of double error'. Approving a €65,000 settlement in the teenager's case, Mr Justice Paul Coffey said it was fair and reasonable, and he wished the boy the best for the future. In the second case, a 16-year-old boy settled his action for €75,000. Counsel said the boy when he was nine years old had been put on Risperidone and was taking it for five months in 2018. Counsel said the anti-psychotic was never appropriate for the child. Counsel said the boy had been put on an ADHD medication which he had taken before and from which he previously suffered side-effects. By putting the boy on the ADHD drug again, counsel said he had been needlessly put through side-effects. Approving the settlement, Mr Justice Paul Coffey conveyed his best wishes to the teenager. In another case a 16-year old boy was awarded €17,500 in relation to his care at South Kerry Camhs. Counsel told the court the boy, when he was six years old, had been assessed by the service, diagnosed with ADHD and started on medication. Counsel said his case related to a 23-month gap in later follow up. At one stage, counsel said the boy was prescribed the anti-psychotic drug Risperidone, but thanks ' to the good sense of his father, he never gave him the medication'. His case solely related to lost follow-up.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Will going "off the board" with new coaches cause the Edmonton Oilers to hit or miss their ultimate target
The Edmonton Oilers have re-vamped their coaching staff. The Cult of Hockey's David Staples writes about the breaking news from this (Monday) morning as well as some reaction to it, here. In addition to David's work, here are some more basics along with context and quotes from Head Coach Kris Knoblauch: Paul Coffey is not returning as Defence coach, returning instead to his previous role upstairs. 'We'll still have conversations with Paul, and Paul will still give us his insight on how the team is playing and what we could be doing'. Assistant Coach Mark Stuart had his contract extended and his duties expanded to include the Defence corps in addition to the Penalty Kill. Kris Knoblauch spoke to the fact that in between good runs the kill struggled mightily at times this past season: 'There will be changes to our system, (and) we will be doing things a little bit differently'. Paul McFarland will join Knoblauch behind the bench, help coach the forwards and be responsible for the much-vaunted Oilers Power Play: 'Just the fact that he has been running an NHL power play for many years, started in Toronto, Florida and then Seattle'. McFarland coached the WHL's Calgary Hitmen last year. He had previous OHL experience in Kingston and Oshawa, where he and Knoblauch coached against one another. They also briefly coached together for Hockey Canada. And a new Goalie Coach also arrives in the person of Peter Aubry from Omaha and Division I College. Aubry also has eight years of experience in the Chicago organization as a developmental coach. Obviously, G.M. Stan Bowman has a take on his abilities. Here is Knoblauch's: 'He'll be able to push those guys and uh…you know, bring a different perspective and hopefully you know elevate them to get those to play at their best more often'. Finally, Connor Allen is the new Team Skills coach. Some big picture thoughts: -It is highly appropriate for Kris Knoblauch to put his own stamp on his coaching staff. He had inherited practically everyone. But having coached the club to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals appearances, he has earned the right. -Having one less coach on the bench is significant. One less set of eyes, yes, but also one less voice that might complicate communication, between the staff yes but also between staff and players. I think this point may be a hidden benefit. There is an old saying 'nothing kills greatness like consensus'. -I believe Glen Gulutzan would have been back had he not gotten the Dallas job. A loss for the organization, but you have to be happy for Gulutzan. His are easily the biggest shoes (or skates, I guess) to fill. McFarland's advantage is that the same elite players are available to deploy. His enthusiasm should be a plus. His record while guiding Seattle's Man Advantage was not great, in the mid-twenties in terms of Expected Goals. To be fair, it was also with talent much inferior to Edmonton's. -The 'loudest' position being filled today is undoubtably with the goaltending. I saw no meaningful improvements available in free agency. Getting the promise you already possess in Stuart Skinner to be more consistent is now job one. The organization has decided against 'tried and true' NHL experience. Aubry has worked with the likes of Anton Forsberg, Kevin Lankinen and Arvid Soderbloom. So, let's see how it goes for him here. -Paul Coffey's contribution in terms of experience and the freeing effect he had on the D-corps to make plays and move the puck more consistently were big pluses. But I also feel a different voice and approach is the correct next step. The mere lack of Coffey's physical presence on the bench and in the room is meaningful. -But I do not mind how 'fresh' these selections are. These are not 'been there, done that' guys that just keep being recycled from team to team. McFarland is not yet forty. It is Aubry's first mainstream NHL gig (after lots of AHL time). Maybe he can come at this with fresh eyes and ideas. All these guys should be hungry and motivated. -One reservation I do have is that there will not be a man on the bench in addition to Knoblauch that has NHL Head Coaching experience. Not that Kris needs it, specifically. I just tend to think that all coaches find it helpful. Will these changes get the Oilers over the top, in terms of their Stanley Cup aspirations? Only time will tell. But we all know what the definition of insanity is…right? Now on Bluesky @ Also, find me on Threads @kleavins, Twitter @KurtLeavins, Instagram at LeavinsOnHockey, and Mastodon at KurtLeavins@ This article is not AI generated. STAPLES: What (if anything) the Edmonton Oilers should do about Carter Hart LEAVINS: Which of thee Oilers prospects will make the biggest impact Bruce McCurdy, 1955-2025. Don't miss the news you need to know — add and to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here.
CTV News
14-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Coffey will not return as Oilers assistant coach, Schwartz out as goaltending coach
Edmonton Oilers assistant coach Paul Coffey talks players during practice before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final against the Florida Panthers, in Edmonton on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson Hall of Fame defenceman Paul Coffey will not be behind the Edmonton Oilers bench next season, and the NHL club is moving on from goaltending coach Dustin Schwartz. The Oilers announced the moves Monday, which included the addition of Paul McFarland, Peter Aubry and Conor Allen to their coaching staff. Aubrey takes over as goaltending coach, while McFarland will serve as an assistant coach, and Allen will handle team skills. The club said Coffey will return to his role as a special adviser to ownership and hockey operations after having a more hands-on role last season, working with the defence as assistant coach. His role on the bench will be filled by the 39-year-old McFarland spent last season as head coach of the Western Hockey League's Calgary Hitmen. He makes his return to the NHL after working as an assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken for three seasons (2021-24). He also spent time as an assistant with the Florida Panthers (2017-19) and Toronto Maple Leafs (2019-20). Schwartz had been Edmonton's goaltending coach since 2014. While the Oilers made it to back-to-back Stanley Cup finals over the past two years, the inconsistent play of their goaltenders in the post-season became an area of concern. They will aim for more stability under the 48-year-old Aubry, who spent two seasons as an associate coach at Nebraska-Omaha (NCAA). He spent eight seasons (2015-16 to 2023-24) as the Chicago Blackhawks' developmental goaltending coach as well as the goaltending coach for the team's AHL affiliate in Rockford. Allen, 35, spent last season with the United States' U17 team and has also recently worked in a skill development role with the Sioux City Musketeers. The Oilers also confirmed contract extensions for assistant coach Mark Stuart and video coach Noah Segall. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 14, 2025. The Canadian Press
CBC
14-07-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Hall of Fame blueliner Paul Coffey will not return as Oilers assistant coach
Hall of Fame defenceman Paul Coffey will not be behind the Edmonton Oilers bench next season, and the NHL club is moving on from goaltending coach Dustin Schwartz. The Oilers announced the moves Monday, which included the addition of Paul McFarland, Peter Aubry and Conor Allen to their coaching staff. Aubrey takes over as goaltending coach, while McFarland will serve as an assistant coach, and Allen will handle team skills. The club said Coffey will return to his role as a special adviser to ownership and hockey operations after having a more hands-on role last season, working with the defence as assistant coach. His role on the bench will be filled by the 39-year-old McFarland, who spent last season as head coach of the Western Hockey League's Calgary Hitmen. He makes his return to the NHL after working as an assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken for three seasons (2021-24). He also spent time as an assistant with the Florida Panthers (2017-19) and Toronto Maple Leafs (2019-20). Schwartz had been Edmonton's goaltending coach since 2014. While the Oilers made it to back-to-back Stanley Cup finals over the past two years, the inconsistent play of their goaltenders in the post-season became an area of concern. They will aim for more stability under the 48-year-old Aubry, who spent two seasons as an associate coach at Nebraska-Omaha (NCAA). He spent eight seasons (2015-16 to 2023-24) as the Chicago Blackhawks' developmental goaltending coach as well as the goaltending coach for the team's AHL affiliate in Rockford. Allen, 35, spent last season with the United States' U17 team and has also recently worked in a skill development role with the Sioux City Musketeers.
