Departmental Budgets

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Ceisteanna (743)

Conor Sheehan

Ceist:

743. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health the estimated full year cost to fully staff two additional ADHD teams. [33523/25]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

ADHD 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 multi-disciplinary community teams to diagnose and treat ADHD in adults. As Minister, I am 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 and one team in recruitment. Additional funding has been secured by myself as Minister in Budget 2025, to roll out all further teams envisaged in the Model of Care.

In relation to the information requested regarding the cost of ADHD teams, as this is an operational matter , I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.