Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2025
866. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the specific funding allocated to the roll out of adult ADHD services in CHO7 since 2022; the way in which funding has been spent, by year and by expenditure category. [65576/25]
View answerADHD has long been recognised as one of the most common psychiatric disorders in children and it is now known to persist into adulthood. Core symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
This National Clinical Programme is based on multidisciplinary community teams to diagnose and treat ADHD in adults. As Minister, I'm proud to have launched the Model of Care for Adult ADHD and to have resourced the establishment of the teams envisioned by the Model of Care. The ADHD Programme is funded with total funding of over €5 million on a recurring annual basis. As a result, there are 8 teams funded, with 7 teams are currently operational. Additional funding was secured by myself as Minister in Budget 2025 to roll out all further teams envisaged in the Model of Care. It is understood that those teams will be operational in the near future to provide specialist mental health services to people with ADHD.
In relation to the specific information requested regarding the operation of the ADHD National Clinical Programme in the area referenced, as this is an operational matter , I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to you.
