Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Claire Kerrane - PQ 30322-26
Deputy Kerrane asked will the medical card scheme be extended to cover ADHD assessments for adults. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: April 2026
Updated: May 2026
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Question from Deputy Claire Kerrane - PQ 30322-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health if she will consider extending the medical card scheme to cover ADHD assessments for adults given the cost of such assessments can be a barrier for adults; if she will ensure that adults with ADHD are diagnosed correctly and therefore not prevented from accessing supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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