Updated / Thursday, 18 Jun 2026 12:12
The charity said that roughly one child in every classroom has ADHD
The charity ADHD Ireland is launching a five-year strategy to help the condition be better understood, accepted and supported.
It said there are an estimated 250,000 people with ADHD in Ireland, including over 150,000 adults, and that awareness of it continues to grow and more individuals and families are seeking information, connection and support.
The strategy covers 2026-2030 and seeks to influence national policy through advocacy, expand the reach and impact of support services, and build the organisational capacity.
The organisation said that the waiting list for ADHD support in Ireland is one of the longest in Europe.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodivergence, where the areas of the brain involved in planning, focus, and task management develop differently.
People with ADHD may experience challenges with attention, organisation, or impulse control, or a combination of these things.
It is a genetic difference, with environmental contributors.
The strategy said that roughly one child in every classroom has ADHD.
Boys are identified more often between the ages of 8 and 12, while girls are more commonly identified during adolescence.
Ken Kilbride, Chief Executive of ADHD Ireland, said that awareness of ADHD has grown significantly in recent years, but that too many people with ADHD continue to face barriers to assessment, support and inclusion.
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RTÉ NewsState / PublicCenter3 days agoADHD Ireland, a charity, is launching a five-year strategy aimed at improving the understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Ireland. The organization estimates that approximately 250,000 people in Ireland have ADHD, including over 150,000 adults. The strategy includes advocating for national policy changes, expanding support services, and building organizational capacity. The charity highlighted that the waiting list for ADHD support in Ireland is among the longest in Europe. It also noted that roughly one child in every教室 (a
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about ADHD prevalence, the charity's initiatives, and the current state of support services without overtly favoring any particular perspective. There is no discernible ideological framing or biased language.
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