Pringle: More than 140 young people in Donegal waiting for first mental health assessment

A Donegal TD says the list of young people waiting to access mental health services in the county needs to be addressed.

More than 140 children and adolescents are waiting for a first assessment in Donegal.

Deputy Thomas Pringle says there is a staffing problem within the HSE and a recruitment drive is needed.

Speaking to OceanFM News, he believes it's going to get worse unless something is done.

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