Health Services

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

Ceisteanna (800)

Darren O'Rourke

Ceist:

800. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the plans in place for a new attention deficit hyperactivity disorder team in Meath. [13918/25]

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Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Mary Butler)

I can advise the Deputy that plans for an Adult ADHD team for Meath are at a very advanced stage.

I have prioritised the National Clinical Programme for ADHD in Adults for funding since I launched the Model of Care in 2021, and have now funded a team for all areas of the country.

I provided funding for the Cavan/Monaghan/Louth/Meath team last year, and the HSE are now working to complete recruitment into the team. Posts being recruited include: Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and an Occupational Therapist.

I expect the team to be operational by Q4 of this year.