ADHD assessment · Ireland
ADHD assessment in Ireland: a calm, current guide.
Public, private, online, in person — there are several ways to get an adult ADHD assessment in Ireland, each with trade-offs in cost, time and continuity of care. Here's what to know before you book or queue.
The three main routes
| Route | Cost | Wait | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public (HSE) | Free at point of use | Months to years | Via GP referral. Coverage uneven by CHO region. |
| Private (in-person) | €600–€1,500+ | Weeks to a few months | Faster. Confirm clinician is registered with the Medical Council or PSI. |
| Private (online) | €500–€1,200 | Weeks | Convenient. Prescribing rules vary across borders — check before booking. |
How to prepare for assessment
- Write a short timeline of your patterns since childhood. School reports help if you have them.
- Note family history of ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, addiction.
- List your current struggles in concrete examples, not adjectives.
- Track sleep, mood and follow-through for 2–4 weeks (Steady can do this for you).
- Bring a partner, parent or close friend's perspective if you can — outside observers see what masking hides.
Steady's daily check-ins and progress export are designed to give you a clean two-page summary you can hand to your GP or assessor. See how Steady works.
After assessment
Diagnosis is a milestone, not a finish line. You'll likely have new questions about medication, therapy, work disclosure, and how to actually live differently. Read our newly diagnosed guide for what tends to help in the first 90 days.
Frequently asked
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Steady provides coaching, tools and educational support. It does not diagnose ADHD or replace medical care. If you need assessment, medication advice or urgent mental health support, contact your GP, HSE services or, in an emergency, 112/999.