Written answer
Primary Care Services
The Galway/Roscommon/Mayo adult ADHD team remains in recruitment; the HSE will provide opening and interim pathway details, while autism queries go elsewhere.
4101. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health for an update on the opening of the new regional specialist adult ADHD service for Mayo, Galway and Roscommon planned to open at the Castlebar primary care centre; when the facility will be open; if there are any delays that will hold up the facility becoming operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59284/26]
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4102. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health the interim treatment pathways available for adults with a private diagnosis of ADHD or autism while the new regional specialist adult ADHD service at the Castlebar primary care centre is not yet operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59285/26]
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I propose to take Question No 4101 and Question No 4102 together.
It is important to be aware that responsibility for autism services is under the remit of the Department of Children, Disability, and Equality. Accordingly any query relating to autism services should be directed to that Department.
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.