Tusla Enquiries

If you work for Tusla and would like to get in touch with us, please read the information on this page.

We welcome enquiries from Social Workers who would like to learn more about Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. In the first instance, we recommend you, parents or carers attend our "Introduction to FASD" online workshops which are held monthly. These are designed to provide an overview of the condition including most common symptoms, and also strategies to support children and young adults with some of the challenges that they face. 

Online Workshops

To reserve a place on the next CPD accredited "Introduction to FASD" workshop, please click here. The cost for Social Workers and Professionals is €50. If you are paying for individuals, parents or carers to attend, this is at the lower rate of €30. Reservations must be paid online in advance and a receipt will be provided. We ask you to be honest about your professional status when making a reservation, as FASD Ireland is a not-for-profit social enterprise and the provision of online training and workshops helps us with essential funding to maintain the services we offer.

After attending the online workshop, if you think that the parents, carers or young adult (18+) would like a personal consultation with us, then please get in touch. We regret that we do not currently meet with people under the age of 18. Social Workers are required to be present at all meetings, so that you can take notes of what is discussed through the meeting and allowing you to continue to deliver support based on the guidance we offer.

Training Event

FASD Ireland offers both half-day and full day training events for up to 14 people at our training centre in Ennis, County Clare, or alternatively for larger groups at any suitable accommodation/location.

Prices for these events start from €60 per person plus VAT. Please contact training@fasdireland.ie on 065 670 3097 for more information.

Personal Consultations

We are pleased to offer confidential meeting space in our offices in Ennis, County Clare, or alternatively travel to your own location if you are able to provide a suitable venue. We regret that we do not offer the opportunity to meeting at a persons home at any time.

1 Hour Personal Consultation €120.00 plus VAT

Travel is charged in accordance with revenue guidelines, based on distance from Ennis V95 YY19 and is currently 0.35c per km. Typically a return visit to Dublin is 380km and is charged at €133.00.

There is no charge for the use of meeting space in our office for personal consultations.

Pathway to Diagnosis / Clinical Support

We are regularly asked to recommend suitably qualified paediatricians and psychologists who specialise in Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The HSE does not currently have a clinical lead for FASD, assessment or pathway to diagnosis, and there is no established clinical framework of support offered by the HSE should a diagnosis be obtained or to support mental health / health care post any diagnosis. TUSLA have connected with TreeHouse Practice in Sandycove, County Dublin, and the best plan of action would be for a TUSLA Social Worker to request a referral for the child or young adult to this practice for assessment. The FASD Clinic is provided in partnership with Professor Farhana Sharif, who uses the 4-digit diagnostic code when carrying out an assessment for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. 

We regret that at this time, we are unable to provide clinical recommendations outside of the TUSLA pathway mentioned above, or your local CAMHs service via a GP referral, and would urge you not to seek private diagnosis, as there are no nationally agreed FASD assessment standards or guidelines in Ireland that ensure accuracy and compliance. 

Further Information

To make an appointment, or to find discuss your needs in more detail, please contact our office telephone number 065 670 3096

A purchase order is required in advance of making an appointment for a personal consultation. An invoice will be provided. Our terms are 60 days. FASD Ireland is registered with HBS Health Business Services.