Tristan Casson-Rennie, CEO of FASD Ireland, has today expressed deep disappointment at the Irish Government’s 2026 Budget, describing it as “Failing People living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Ignoring Alcohol Related Harm”.

September 2025 was a transformative month for FASD Ireland, filled with powerful moments of advocacy, education, and connection.

On 9th September, International FASD Awareness Day, FASD Ireland proudly co-hosted the launch of a landmark research report conducted by the Royal College of Surgeons

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.