Over 1,000 children in Kerry and Cork are currently awaiting CAMHS appointments.
The figures were provided to Labour TD Marie Sherlock.
It represents a 7% increase in the South West region.
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335 children in the region are still waiting for an appointment after 12 months.
CAMHS provide specialist mental health services to people under 18 who have reached a threshold for a diagnosis of moderate to severe mental disorder.
Deputy Sherlock described the waiting list for Kerry and Cork as a major concern.
