Chair of FASD Ireland Advisory Board talks to Brian Redmond on The KCLR Daily
Kate FitzHerbert, Chair of FASD Ireland Advisory Board was delighted to join Brian Redmond in the Studio at KCLR FM to talk about Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder on the KCLR Daily.
The interview recorded on 24/4/2026 show can be listened to below, and begins at 2h 42m 42s.
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