Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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3190. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost to fully implement the national clinical programme for ADHD in adults; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43809/25]

Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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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 currently operational and five teams at varying stages of establishment and recruitment. Additional funding has been secured by myself as Minister in Budget 2025 to roll out the final four teams envisaged in the Model of Care.

In relation to the information requested on the cost of fully implementing the Programme, as this is an operational matter, this has been referred to the HSE for direct response.

Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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3191. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost to fully implement the national clinical programme for self-harm and suicide-related ideation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43810/25]

Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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3192. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost to fully implement the national clinical programme for early intervention psychosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43811/25]

Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.