Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 July 2026
456. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health her response to the closure of a clinic (details supplied) where many individuals were receiving care for ADHD; the response of the HSE to this closure to ensure continuity of care for those individuals, particularly in receipt of medication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50445/26]
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.
Prior to the development of our National Clinical Programme for Adults with ADHD, there were no public ADHD services for adults in Ireland, and building up these services is my focus.
This National Clinical Programme is based on multi-disciplinary 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 11 community based teams funded, with 8 teams are currently operational with the remaining teams in recruitment listed below. This includes an ADHD team which covers Cavan/Monaghan/Louth/ Meath which opened in November 2025. Funding was secured by myself as Minister in Budget 2025 to facilitate the rolling out of the total number of ADHD teams envisaged in the Model of Care.
Operational ADHD Teams
• Sligo/Leitrim/Donegal
• South Dublin/ Wicklow
• Limerick/Clare/North Tipperary
• Cork
• Kerry/West Cork
• South- West Dublin
• Midlands/Kildare/West Wicklow
• Cavan/Monaghan/Louth Meath
Community based teams in recruitment
• Waterford/Wexford/Kilkenny/Carlow/South Tipperary
• North Dublin and County
• Galway/Roscommon/Mayo
In relation to the private clinic the Deputy references, there will undoubtedly be an impact on the clinic's existing patients. In the first instance, anyone concerned should seek the support of their GP. In relation to the additional specific information requested, I have referred your question to the HSE for direct reply to you.
