Holly Cairns
Ceist:798. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health the number of adult ADHD assessments which have been conducted annually from 2020 to date in 2025, by CHO, in tabular form. [56807/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 21 October 2025
Ceisteanna (798, 808)
Holly Cairns
Ceist:808. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health the staffing numbers for adult ADHD assessment services for 2025, in tabular form. [56929/25]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 798 and 808 together.
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'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.
With reference to the specific information requested , as this is an operational issue , I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to you.