Minister for Disability, Anne Rabbitte TD, confirms departments commitment to financially support FASD Ireland

FASD Ireland are delighted to acknowledge the commitment made by Minister of State for Disability, Anne Rabbitte T.D. in Tuesday evenings Dáil Éireann Motion - Supporting People with Disabilities and Carers.


Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is Ireland’s most prevalent and only preventable neurodevelopmental disability and affects up to 7.4% of the population. Everyone knows someone who lives with FASD, they just may not have a diagnosis.


We are pleased that new funding will be allocated to support us in developing FASD Hub Ireland and will also provide for new research specifically into the prevalence of FASD in Ireland.


We would like to also congratulate the other organisations mentioned in the clip who were included in the announcement on Tuesday evening.


Drinking any amount of alcohol whilst trying to conceive or during pregnancy may harm your baby. If you are able to stop drinking alcohol, then both parents should stop 6 weeks before conception.

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