Written answer
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Minister Butler outlined €5 million annual funding for 11 adult ADHD teams, eight operational, and referred detailed referral and waiting-list figures to the HSE.
3963. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals received for ADHD assessment, broken down by child and adolescent services and adult services, in each month since January 2025; the number of referrals accepted and the number awaiting assessment at the end of each month; the longest wait time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58344/26]
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3983. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals received for ADHD assessment in each of the past five years, and to date in 2026, broken down by children, adolescents and adults; the number of referrals accepted and not accepted in each year; the number of persons awaiting assessment at year-end in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58426/26]
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I propose to take Question No 3963 and Question No 3983 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 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 ( opened since November 2025)
Community based teams in recruitment
• Waterford/Wexford/Kilkenny/Carlow/South Tipperary
• North Dublin and County
• Galway/Roscommon/Mayo
In relation to the additional specific information requested , as this is an operational matter , I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to you.