Ann Graves (Dublin Fingal East, Sinn Fein)
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1112. To ask the Minister for Health the options available to a person (detail supplied) to have an assessment to get correct medication. [62123/25]

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 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. Work is ongoing by the HSE to to operationalise these teams as soon as possible.

In relation to the additional specific information requested regarding this individuals options for an ADHD assessment, as this is an operational matter , I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to you