FASD Ireland awarded a place on Social Entrepreneurs Action Lab
Ennis-based chiefs working with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Ireland have been awarded extra funding to continue their work. Tristan and Scott Casson-Rennie have been given a €3,000 bursary and a place on Social Entrepreneurs Ireland’s Action Lab programme.
There are more than 244,000 people across Ireland affected by FASD, which is the largest preventable neuro-developmental disability in the country.
Tristan says they’re working with third level institutions in the region on the project.
Click below to hear the full interview with Alan Morrissey at Clare FM
FASD Ireland Launches Groundbreaking RCSI Research on  International FASD Awareness Day
A young adult from Ennis living with FASD claims increased awareness of the disorder has allowed him to greatly develop throughout his life.
FASD Ireland notes with concern the Cabinet’s decision yesterday to defer the implementation of health information labelling on alcohol products until 2028.
The conference titled ‘FASD in Ireland’ was organised by the Ennis based FASD Ireland – the national organisation supporting people living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, their families/caregivers and supportive professionals.
BBC Race Across the World star Sam Gardiner has died following a car accident. He was 24 and lived with FASD.
FASD Ireland fully understands the public anger that has been expressed toward the recent statements made by Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler T.D. and publication of a book on issues pertaining to the prevalence of ADHD and Autism (ASD) by an individual.
The Government has been urged to recognise FASD as a disability, ahead of a warning an epidemic is “coming down the road at us fast and furiously.
In this Blog post - our Policy & Research Coordinator, Rob O'Connell shares his experience of attending the event.
Clare County Council has heard calls for training on recognising FASD to be included in the curriculum for third level education.
CORK EAST TD RAISES NEED FOR DIAGNOSIS AND SUPPORT  FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH FASD IN DÁIL
