# FASD Ireland FASD Ireland is the national organisation for people living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Ireland ## Pages - [PQ28158/24 Thomas Pringle](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq28158/24-thomas-pringle): PQ28158/24 Deputy Thomas Pringle to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ33020/24 Violet-Anne Wynne](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq33020/24-violet-anne-wynne): PQ33020/24 Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne to Minister for Education Norma Foley - [PQ 43735/23 Thomas Pringle](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-43735/23-thomas-pringle): PQ 43735/23 submitted by Deputy Thomas Pringle to Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O'Gorman - [Tusla Enquiries](https://www.fasdireland.ie/hse-/tusla-enquiries): This page is for Social Workers and employees of Tusla to learn more about the services that are provided by FASD Ireland - [PQ38568/25 Sorca Clarke](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq38568/25-sorca-clarke): PQ38568/25 Deputy Sorca Clarke to Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill - [Vision, Mission & Values](https://www.fasdireland.ie/vision-mission-values): FASD Ireland Vision, Mission and Values. - [Corporate Membership](https://www.fasdireland.ie/corporate-membership): Become a Corporate member of FASD Ireland - [Partners](https://www.fasdireland.ie/partners): The Partners that we work with. - [Our Team](https://www.fasdireland.ie/OurTeam): Everything you need to know about out Team at FASD Ireland including their experience and priorities. - [PQ45065/24 Mark Ward](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq45065/24-mark-ward): PQ45065/24 Deputy Mark Ward to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ38572/25 Sorca Clarke](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq38572/25-sorca-clarke): PQ38572/25 Deputy Sorca Clarke to Minister for Children, Disability & Equality, Norma Foley - [Intro To FASD - Video](https://www.fasdireland.ie/intro-to-fasd-video) - [General Election 2024](https://www.fasdireland.ie/election2024): FASD Ireland General Election Manifesto 2024 PDF available for download. - [Training](https://www.fasdireland.ie/training): We offer the following training across Ireland: FASD in the Classroom An introduction to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) - [Peer Groups](https://www.fasdireland.ie/PeerGroups): Our Peer Support Groups are available to everyone living with FASD and those parenting/caring for those living with FASD. - [Online Shop](https://www.fasdireland.ie/shop): FASD Ireland Online Shop - You can buy an FASD Ireland branded Pen, Notebook, Polo Shirt, Hoody, Night light and even Freddy the Bear. - [CEO Annual Report 2022](https://www.fasdireland.ie/CEO_Annual_Report_2022): FASD Ireland CEO Tristan Casson-Rennie Annual Report 2022 - [Annual Reports](https://www.fasdireland.ie/annual-report): All of our Key Documents, including Annual Report, Parliamentary Questions related to FASD, Annual Accounts and any other documents publicly available. - [PQ21869/25 Michael Cahill and Cathal Crowe](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq21869/25-michael-cahill-and-cathal-crowe) - [PQ30662/25 Pádraig Rice](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq30662/25-padraig-rice): PQ30662/25 Deputy Pádraig Rice to Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill - [Health - FAQs](https://www.fasdireland.ie/health-faqs): Frequently Asked Questions about FASD Health - [Advocacy in Education](https://www.fasdireland.ie/advocacy_in_education): Advocacy in Education - FASD - [Home](https://www.fasdireland.ie/): FASD Ireland exists to support children, young adults and families living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Foetal Alcohol Syndrome across Ireland. - [FASD Hub Ireland](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-hub-ireland): FASD Hub Ireland - 065 670 3098. A national helpline open Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm. Call with your questions about Foetal Alcohol Spectrum DIsorder - [FASD Hub](https://www.fasdireland.ie/hub-Ireland): FASD Hub Ireland - 065 670 3098. A national helpline open Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm. Call with your questions about Foetal Alcohol Spectrum DIsorder - [PQ34041/24 Fergus O'Dowd](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq34041/24-fergus-o-dowd): PQ34041/24 Fergus O'Dowd to Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman. Reply from Minister Anne Rabbitte. - [PQ37292/24 Neasa Hourigan](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq37292/24-neasa-hourigan): PQ37292/24 Neasa Hourigan to Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O'Gorman. - [PQ38569/25 Sorca Clarke](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq38569/25-sorca-clarke): PQ38569/25 Deputy Sorca Clarke to Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill - [Contact us](https://www.fasdireland.ie/contact-us): Contact us at FASD Ireland - [At Home](https://www.fasdireland.ie/at-home): Useful strategies to help a person living with FASD - [Health](https://www.fasdireland.ie/health): All your health questions answered about FASD. - [Welfare](https://www.fasdireland.ie/welfare): Find out what support is out there from the HSE and Department of Social Protection. - [Is there a difference between Autism (ASD) and FASD?](https://www.fasdireland.ie/difference): Autism and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder often share many of the same characteristics. - [How do I know if my child has FASD?](https://www.fasdireland.ie/how-do-i-know-if-my-child-has-fasd): Whilst there are a number of ways to identify if your child has FASD, it can be quite complicated to reach a conclusive decision. - [Podcast](https://www.fasdireland.ie/podcast): What's da Craic? Podcast from FASD Ireland - [What services are available from the HSE?](https://www.fasdireland.ie/HSE): HSE Support Services for FASD include CAMHs, Adult Mental Health and Long Term Illness Scheme. - [National Conversation](https://www.fasdireland.ie/nationalconversation): Our #NationalConversation Campaign starts here and FASD Ireland needs your help. - [Membership](https://www.fasdireland.ie/membership): Become a member of FASD Ireland - [International FASD Awareness Day](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-awareness-day): Information about the Annual World FASD Awareness Month in September - [PQ38570/25 Sorca Clarke](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq38570/25-sorca-clarke): PQ38570/25 Deputy Sorca Clarke to Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill - [PQ45064/24 Mark Ward](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq45064/24-mark-ward): PQ45064/24 Deputy Mark Ward to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ46207/23 Ivana Bacik](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-46207/23-ivana-bacik): PQ 46207/23 submitted by Deputy Ivana Bacik to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ38888/23 Ivana Bacik](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-38888/23-ivana-bacik): PQ 38888/23 submitted by Deputy Ivana Bacik to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ45787/23 Violet Anne Wynne](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-45787/23-violet-anne-wynne): PQ 45787/23 submitted by Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [FASD Hub NI](https://www.fasdireland.ie/hub-northern-ireland): FASD Hub Northern Ireland - Telephone 02895 682553. A national helpline, open Monto Fri 10am to 4pm. Call with questions about Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. - [PQ44014/24 Mark Ward](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq44014-24-mark-ward): PQ 44014/24 Deputy Mark Ward to Minister of Finance Jack Chambers - [PQ44015/24 Mark Ward](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-44015/24-mark-ward): PQ44015/24 Deputy Mark Ward to Minister Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman - [PQ13676/24 Ivana Bacik](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-13676/24-ivana-bacik): Parliamentary Question 13676/24 submitted by Deputy Ivana Bacik to Minister of State for Social Protection Heather Humphries - [PQ43734/23 Thomas Pringle](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-43734/23-thomas-pringle): PQ 43734/23 submitted by Deputy Thomas Pringle to Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O'Gorman - [PQ20990/24 Thomas Pringle](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq20990/24-thomas-pringle): Parliamentary Question 20990/24 submitted by Deputy Thomas Pringle to Minister of State for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ38889/23 Ivana Bacik](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-38889/23-ivana-bacik): PQ 38889/23 submitted by Deputy Ivana Bacik to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ17595/24 Ivana Bacik](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-17595/24-Ivana-Bacik): PQ 46207/23 submitted by Deputy Ivana Bacik to Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. - [PQ38571/25 Sorca Clarke](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq38571/25-sorca-clarke): PQ38571/25 Deputy Sorca Clarke to Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill - [PQ45055/23 Thomas Pringle](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-45055/23-thomas-pringle): PQ 45055/23 submitted by Deputy Thomas Pringle to Minister for Heath Stephen Donnelly - [PreBudget Submission 2025](https://www.fasdireland.ie/prebudget-submission-2025): FASD Ireland PreBudget Submission 2025 PDF available for download. - [PQ16232/24 Thomas Pringle](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-16232/24-thomas-pringle): PQ16232/24 Deputy Thomas Prince to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ26630/23 Ivana Bacik](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-26630/23-ivana-bacik): PQ 26630/23 submitted by Deputy Ivana Bacik to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ13242/23 Violet Anne Wynne](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq13242/23): PQ13242/23 submitted by Deputy Violet Anne Wynne to Minister of State for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ28121/23 Violet Anne Wynne](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-28121/23-violet-anne-wynne): PQ 28121/23 submitted by Deputy Violet Anne Wynne to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ45056/23 Thomas Pringle](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-45056/23-thomas-pringle): PQ 45056/23 submitted by Deputy Thomas Pringle to Minister for Heath Stephen Donnelly - [PQ38890/23 Ivana Bacik](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-38890/23-ivana-bacik): PQ 38890/23 submitted by Deputy Ivana Bacik to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ23260/23 Mark Ward](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-23260/23-mark-ward-td): PQ 23260/23 submitted by Deputy Mark Ward to Minister for Justice Simon Harris - [PQ19473/23 Cathal Crowe](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq19473/23-submitted-25apr23): PQ 19473/23 submitted by Deputy Cathal Crowe to Minister of State for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ28157/24 Thomas Pringle](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq28157/24-thomas-pringle): PQ 28157/24 Deputy Thomas Pringle to Minister Roderic O'Gorman - [PQ12511/25 Aiden Farrelly](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq12511/25-aiden-farrelly): PQ12511/25 Deputy Aiden Farrelly to Minister for Education, Helen McEntee - [PQ12516/25 Aiden Farrelly](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq44015/25-aiden-farrelly): PQ12516/25 Deputy Aiden Farrelly to Minister for Children, Disability & Equality, Norma Foley - [PQ11503/25 Pádraig Rice](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq11503/25): PQ11503/25 Pádraig Rice to Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill - [PQ12513/25 Aiden Farrelly](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq12513/25-aiden-farrelly): PQ12513/25 Deputy Aiden Farrelly to Minister for Education, Helen McEntee - [PQ12514/25 Aiden Farrelly](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq12513/25-aiden-farrelly1e2367da): PQ12514/25 Deputy Aiden Farrelly to Minister for Education, Helen McEntee - [What is FASD?](https://www.fasdireland.ie/What): FASD or 'Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder' is an umbrella term used to describe a number of conditions that can be caused by drinking alcohol during pregnancy. - [PQ40965/24 Neasa Hourigan](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-40965/24-neasa-hourigan): PQ40965/24 Neasa Hourigan to Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman - [PQ42662/24 Neasa Hourigan](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-42662/24-neasa-hourigan): PQ42662/24 Deputy Neasa Hourigan to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ62101/25 Cathal Crowe](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq62101/25-cathal-crowe) - [PQ62103/25 Cathal Crowe](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq62103/25-cathal-crowe) - [About](https://www.fasdireland.ie/aboutus): Bios of everyone at FASD Ireland, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Advisory Board. CEO Annual Statement and Accounts. FASD Ireland Governance. - [HD Sunflower](https://www.fasdireland.ie/hd-sunflower): A complimentary FASD Ireland Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard for people living in Ireland or Northern Ireland with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - [PQ35888/24 Roísín Shortall](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-35888/24-roísín-shortall): PQ 35888/24 Deputy Roísín Shortall to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ34040/24 Fergus O'Dowd](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq34040/24-fergus-o-dowd): PQ34040/24 Fergus O'Dowd to Minister of Education Norma Foley - [PQ48914/25 Marie Sherlock](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq48914/25-marie-sherlock) - [PQ62102/25 Cathal Crowe](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq62102-cathal-crowe) - [PQ16564/25 Jen Cummins](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq16564/25-jen-cummins): PQ16564/25 Deputy Jen Cummins TD to Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley - [PQ30044/25 Aiden Farrelly](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq30044/25-aiden-farrelly): PQ30044/25 Deputy Aiden Farrelly to Minister for Children, Disability & Equality, Norma Foley - [PQ38577-79/25 Darren ORourke](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq38572-darren-orouke) - [CEO Annual Report 2023](https://www.fasdireland.ie/ceo-annual-report-2023): FASD Ireland CEO Tristan Casson-Rennie Annual Report 2023 - [Education](https://www.fasdireland.ie/education): Acronyms : Navigating Support in Education : Useful Strategies How to best advocate for your child in school What to do when it all goes wrong - [Justice & Legal](https://www.fasdireland.ie/justice_legal): FASD Ireland information justice legal - [PQ 43736/23 Thomas Pringle](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-43736/23-thomas-pringle): PQ 43736/23 submitted by Deputy Thomas Pringle to Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O'Gorman - [PQ9129/25 Ivana Bacik](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq9129/25): PQ9129/25 Deputy Ivana Bacik to Minister for Children, Disability & Equality, Norma Foley - [Factsheet for Educators](https://www.fasdireland.ie/factsheet-for-educators): Factsheet for Educators - [Policies](https://www.fasdireland.ie/policies): FASD Ireland - Policies in PDF available for download. - [Conference Sponsorship](https://www.fasdireland.ie/conference-sponsorship): Find out more about how you can sponsor or support FASD Ireland Conferences and events. - [PQ44431/2/3/5/6 Roisin Shortall](https://www.fasdireland.ie/PQ44431/2/3/5/6-roisin-shortall): PQ44431/2/3/5/6 submitted by Deputy Roísín Shortall to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [Parliamentary Questions](https://www.fasdireland.ie/parliamentary-questions): All PQs - Parliamentary Questions - raised by TD's in Dáil Éireann 2015-Present Day related to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder FASD in Ireland. - [Annual Financial Statements](https://www.fasdireland.ie/Annual_Financial_Statements): FASD Ireland Annual Financial Statements 2022 and 2023 - [Conference 2025](https://www.fasdireland.ie/conference2025): Page of resources from our first FASD in Ireland Conference on 22nd May 2025. - [Resources](https://www.fasdireland.ie/resources): Resources - FASD Ireland - Foetal Alcohol - Conference, Education, Health, Employers, Justice, Peer Groups, PQs, Podcast, Media, News, Blog, Welfare, Tusla - [Vacancies](https://www.fasdireland.ie/Vacancies): Current Job and Voluntary Vacancies at FASD Ireland - [PQ47791/22 Peader Tóibín](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-47791/22): PQ47791/22 submitted by Deputy Peader Tóibín to Minister of State for Health Stephen Donnelly - [Research](https://www.fasdireland.ie/research): Initial application for NVR Training - [PQ45310/24 Violet-Anne Wynne](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-45310/24-violet-anne-wynne): PQ45310/24 Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne and Minister of Health Stephen Donnelly - [Employers Information](https://www.fasdireland.ie/employers): Information for Employers about FASD - [Advisory Board](https://www.fasdireland.ie/advisory-board): Everything you need to know about our Advisory Board and Advisors at FASD Ireland, including their experience and priorities. - [PQ9130/25 Ivana Bacik](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq9130/25): PQ9130/25 Deputy Ivana Bacik to Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill - [How do I get a diagnosis?](https://www.fasdireland.ie/how-do-i-get-a-diagnosis): Currently there is no set pathway to follow for a diagnosis of FASD in Ireland. - [Challenging Times](https://www.fasdireland.ie/challenging_times): Challenging Times in Education - FASD - [Conference 2026](https://www.fasdireland.ie/conference2026): Page of resources from our first FASD in Ireland Conference on 22nd May 2025. - [PQ14709/25 Sorca Clarke](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq14709/25-sorca-clarke): PQ14709/25 Deputy Sorca Clarke to Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill - [PQ14312/25 Pádraig Rice](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq14312/25-padraig-rice): PQ14312/25 Deputy Pádraig Rice to Minister for Children, Disability & Equality, Norma Foley - [PQ15021/25 Ivana Bacik](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq15021/25-ivana-bacik): PQ15021/25 Deputy Ivana Bacik to Minister for Children, Disability & Equality, Norma Foley. - [PQ13228-31_34/25 Aiden Farrelly](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq13228-29-30-31-34/25-aiden-farrelly): PQ13228-34/25 Deputy Aiden Farrelly to Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill - [PQ16563/25 Jen Cummins](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq16563/25-jen-cummins): PQ16563/25 Deputy Jen Cummins TD to Minister for Education, Helen McEntee - [PQ9127_28/25 Ivana Bacik](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq9127-28/25-ivana-bacik): PQ9127-28/25 Deputy Ivana Bacik to Minister for Justice, Jim Callaghan - [PQ6357/25 Ged Nash](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq6357/25-ged-nash): PQ6357/25 Deputy Ged Nash to Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary - [PQ4931/25 Ged Nash](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq4931/25-ged-nash): PQ4931/25 Deputy Ged Nash to Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary - [PQ14281/25 Pádraig Rice](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq14281/25-padraig-rice): PQ14281/25 Deputy Pádraig Rice to Minister for Disability, Children & Equality, Norma Foley - [Donate](https://www.fasdireland.ie/donate) - [Navigating Support in Education](https://www.fasdireland.ie/navigating-support-in-education): Where to look for support if your child or young adult is experiencing challenges in education. - [Acronyms in Education](https://www.fasdireland.ie/acronyms-in-education): Confused by all the acronyms that school talks about - look them up here! - [Complimentary Therapies](https://www.fasdireland.ie/complimentary-therapies): Complimentary Therapies that may help people living with FASD - [Useful Strategies to Support the School Day](https://www.fasdireland.ie/useful-strategies-to-support-the-school-day): Are you doing everything you can think of to help live with FASD... or is there more that you can do? Find out here! - [Room Hire](https://www.fasdireland.ie/room-hire): Find out more about hiring space in our HQ building in Ennis. By the hour, the half day, the day or the week. - [Family Membership](https://www.fasdireland.ie/family-membership): Become a Family member of FASD Ireland - [Individual Membership](https://www.fasdireland.ie/supporter-membership): Become an Individual member of FASD Ireland - [Professional Membership](https://www.fasdireland.ie/professional-membership): Become a Professional member of FASD Ireland - [Conference](https://www.fasdireland.ie/conference): Find out more about the FASD Ireland conference that is now an annual event. - [PQ20379/18 Louise O'Reilly](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq20379/18): PQ20379/18 submitted by Deputy Louise O'Reilly to the Minister for Health Simon Harris - [PQ52764/21 Róisín Shortall](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-52764/21): PQ 52764/21 Deputy Róisín Shortall to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ32920/20 Neasa Hourigan](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-32920/20-neasa-hourigan): PQ 32920/20 submitted by Deputy Neasa Hourigan to Minister for Special Education & Inclusion Josepha Madigan - [PQ51993/21 Mark Ward](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-51993/21): PQ51993/21 Deputy Mark Ward to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ63379/21 Mark Ward](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-63379/21): PQ 63379/21 Deputy Mark Ward to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ17101/15 Róisín Shortall](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-17101/15-róisín-shortall): PQ17101/15 Deputy Róisín Shortall to Minister for Health Leo Varadkar - [PQ42737/22 Carol Nolan](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-42737/22): PQ 42737/22 Deputy Carol Nolan to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ2823/17 Róisín Shortall](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq2823/17-submitted-by-deputy-róisín-shortall): PQ2823/17 Deputy Róisín Shortall to Minister of State for Health Simon Harris - [PQ48289/18 Mattie McGrath](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq48289/18): PQ 48289/18 Deputy Mattie McGrath to Minister for Health Simon Harris - [PQ25588/17 Anne Rabbitte](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq25588/17): PQ25588/17 Deputy Anne Rabbitte to the Minister for Health Simon Harris - [PQ51138-41/21 Mark Ward](https://www.fasdireland.ie/51138-41/21): PQ51138-41/21 Deputy Mark Ward to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly - [Key Documents](https://www.fasdireland.ie/key-documents): All of our Key Documents, including Annual Report, Parliamentary Questions related to FASD, Annual Accounts and any other documents publicly available. - [News, Media & Blogs](https://www.fasdireland.ie/News_Media): National, Local news and media reporting on FASD from around Ireland and FASD Ireland blog posts. - [PQ40937/24 Thomas Pringle](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-40937/24-thomas-pringle): PQ40937/24 Deputy Thomas Pringle to Minister of Health Stephen Donnelly - [PQ40938/24 Thomas Pringle](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pq-40938/24-thomas-pringle): PQ 40938/24 Deputy Thomas Pringle to Minister of Health Stephen Donnelly ## Blog Posts - [Ghosts in the Machine](https://www.fasdireland.ie/ghosts-in-the-machine) - [Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and FASD: What Families Need](https://www.fasdireland.ie/prenatal-alcohol-exposure-and-fasd-what-families-need) - [Tristan speaks to Ger Leddin at Near FM](https://www.fasdireland.ie/ger-leddin-near-fm) - [Understanding FASD Legal Rights in Ireland](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-legal-rights-ireland) - [FASD Ireland Congratulates Clare FM on Gold IMRO Award for The Hidden Disability](https://www.fasdireland.ie/imro-gold-award) - [How to Discuss Pregnancy Alcohol Without Judgement](https://www.fasdireland.ie/how-to-discuss-pregnancy-alcohol) - [FASD Versus Autism and Why Assessment Matters](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-versus-autism) - [How to Plan FASD Routines That Support Daily Life](https://www.fasdireland.ie/how-to-plan-fasd-routines) - [Can FASD Affect Memory? What Families May See](https://www.fasdireland.ie/can-fasd-affect-memory) - [FASD Prevention with Care and Clear Information](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-prevention-care-clear-information) - [How to Advocate for FASD With Confidence](https://www.fasdireland.ie/how-to-advocate-for-fasd) - [How to Support FASD Siblings With Confidence](https://www.fasdireland.ie/how-to-support-fasd-siblings) - [How FASD Peer Groups Help Families Feel Heard](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-peer-groups-support-families) - [Can Adults Get FASD Diagnosis? What to Know](https://www.fasdireland.ie/can-adults-get-fasd-diagnosis) - [Tristan speaks to Marissa Lucchesi at Dundalk FM](https://www.fasdireland.ie/dundalk-fm) - [How FASD Stigma Affects Families and Support](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-stigma-affects-families-support) - [Understanding FASD Lifelong Needs in Daily Life](https://www.fasdireland.ie/understanding-fasd-lifelong-needs-daily-life) - [FASD ADHD Comparison: What Families Need to Know](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-adhd-comparison) - [On International FASD Awareness Day - Tristan speaks to Clare FM](https://www.fasdireland.ie/tristan-talks-to-alan-morrissey-at-clare-fm): On International FASD Awareness Day - Tristan speaks to Clare FM - [FASD Versus Trauma Responses and Support](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-versus-trauma-responses) - [9th September Is International FASD Awareness Day](https://www.fasdireland.ie/9th-september-international-fasd-awareness-day) - [Is FASD a Disability? What Families Need to Know](https://www.fasdireland.ie/is-fasd-a-disability) - [FASD Awareness Starts With Listening and Support](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-awareness-listening-support) - [FASD Education Planning That Starts With Strengths](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-education-planning) - [Best FASD Family Resources for Everyday Support](https://www.fasdireland.ie/best-fasd-family-resources) - [Understanding FASD Communication Challenges](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-communication-challenges) - [FASD Adult Support for a More Manageable Life](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-adult-support-manageable-life) - [FASD Behaviour Strategies That Reduce Stress](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-behaviour-strategies) - [FASD Criminal Justice Support That Makes a Difference](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-criminal-justice-support) - [FASD Benefits and Entitlements for Families](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-benefits-and-entitlements) - [Alcohol Free Pregnancy Advice for Every Stage](https://www.fasdireland.ie/alcohol-free-pregnancy-advice) - [FASD Workplace Adjustments for Employers](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-workplace-adjustments) - [FASD and Sleep Problems: A Guide for Families](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-and-sleep-problems) - [Understanding FASD Sensory Processing Difficulties](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-sensory-processing-difficulties) - [Supporting FASD in School: What Helps Most](https://www.fasdireland.ie/supporting-fasd-in-school) - [FASD Training for Teachers and SNAs in Irish Schools](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-training-for-teachers-irish-schools) - [FASD Support for Parents in Everyday Family Life](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-support-for-parents) - [Video: Jacob Casson-Rennie - Living Experience Remarks - FASD Research Conference 2026](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-research-conference-jacob): Our very own Jacob had the opportunity to share his Living Experience at this 2026 FASD Research Conference in Seattle. - [CEO Tristan speaks to the Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk](https://www.fasdireland.ie/pat-kenny): Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: the disability affecting nearly 400,000 people you may be unaware of. - [What to Expect from FASD Assessment for Children](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-assessment-for-children) - [How is FASD Diagnosed? A Guide for Families](https://www.fasdireland.ie/how-is-fasd-diagnosed) - [FASD Ireland welcomes the very first FASD Awards School](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-ireland-welcomes-the-very-first-fasd-awards-school): Ballinlough National School in Roscommon has made national history by becoming the first school in Ireland to be formally recognised as an ‘FASD Aware School’ - [Ireland Must Confront the Hidden Lifelong Impact of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Experts Warn at National Conference](https://www.fasdireland.ie/ireland-must-confront-the-hidden-lifelong-impact-of-foetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd-experts-warn-at-national-conference): The conference heard stark warnings that Ireland’s entrenched relationship with alcohol - [Stories from Foster Care – Scott and Tristan Casson-Rennie](https://www.fasdireland.ie/stories-from-foster-care-scott-and-tristan-casson-rennie): Scott & Tristan - their adoption, fostering and FASD journey. - [Moving the Spotlight towards FASD](https://www.fasdireland.ie/moving-the-spotlight-towards-fasd): Host Banu Balaji sits down with Tristan, founder of FASD Ireland - [The Joe Finnegan Show - Podcast - FASD](https://www.fasdireland.ie/the-joe-finnegan-show-podcast-fasd): Tristan Casson‑Rennie on The Joe Finnegan Show on Shannonside FM - [FASD Ireland with Clare FM - Documentary](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-ireland-with-clare-fm-documentary): FASD Ireland with Clare FM have produced a radio documentary "The Hidden Disability" focusing on FASD. - [NEAR FM interview with our CEO Tristan](https://www.fasdireland.ie/near-fm-interview-with-our-ceo-tristan): NEAR FM's Ger Ledden popped into our offices a few weeks ago to speak to our CEO Tristan about all things FASD. - [Our CEO Tristan speaks to Marian Herriott at Connemara Community Radio](https://www.fasdireland.ie/our-ceo-tristan-speaks-to-marian-herriott-at-connemara-community-radio): Tristan spoke to Marian in the weekly Health Section on Connemara Community Radio. - [Chair of FASD Ireland Advisory Board Kate FitzHerbert talks to Brian Redmond](https://www.fasdireland.ie/chair-of-fasd-ireland-advisory-board-kate-fitzherbert-talks-to-brian-redmond): Kate FitzHerbert, Chair of FASD Ireland Advisory Board was delighted to join Brian Redmond in the Studio at KCLR FM - [Our CEO Tristan on Newstalk 'Let Me Explain' Podcast with Seán Defoe](https://www.fasdireland.ie/our-ceo-tristan-on-newstalk-let-me-explain-podcast-with-sean-defoe): Our CEO Tristan on Newstalk 'Let Me Explain' Podcast with Seán Defoe - [Our CEO Tristan interviewed on Castlebar Community Radio](https://www.fasdireland.ie/our-ceo-tristan-interviewed-on-castlebar-community-radio): On Thursday 19th March, our CEO, Tristan, was invited onto Castlebar Community Radio on The Chatroom with Angela Faull. - [FASD Ireland reports an increase of families with children aged under 6 living with FASD](https://www.fasdireland.ie/children aged under six are the reason for the largest volume of calls to fasd hub ireland in q1 2026): Increase of families with children aged under 6 living with FASD - [In memory of Alli MacNamara](https://www.fasdireland.ie/in-memory-of-alli-macnamara) - [Budget 2026 Fails People Living with FASD and Ignores Alcohol Related Harm](https://www.fasdireland.ie/budget2026) - [FASD Awareness Month & International FASD Awareness Day 2025: A Landmark Month for Change](https://www.fasdireland.ie/awareness-month-2025) - [FASD Ireland Launches Groundbreaking RCSI Research on International FASD Awareness Day](https://www.fasdireland.ie/groundbreaking-research) - [Ennis Young Adult With FASD Hails Impact Of Increased Awareness](https://www.fasdireland.ie/ennis-young-adult-with-fasd-hails-impact-of-increased-awareness) - [Irish Government bottle it on alcohol labelling](https://www.fasdireland.ie/irish-government-bottle-it-on-alcohol-labelling): FASD Ireland notes with concern the Cabinet’s decision yesterday to defer the implementation of health information labelling on alcohol products until 2028 - [First National Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Conference held](https://www.fasdireland.ie/first-conference): The conference titled ‘FASD in Ireland’ had over 200 people attend - [Sam Gardiner RIP (2002 - 2025)](https://www.fasdireland.ie/sam-gardiner) - [FASD Ireland response to Minister Butler's recent comments about ADHD and Autism](https://www.fasdireland.ie/mary-butler) - [Silent epidemic of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder 'coming down the road at us fast and furiously'](https://www.fasdireland.ie/silent-epidemic-of-foetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-coming-down-the-road-at-us-fast-and-furiously) - [BLOG POST: 9TH INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE - SEATTLE, WA](https://www.fasdireland.ie/9th-international-research-conference-seattle-wa): BLOG POST: 9TH INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE - SEATTLE, WA - [OVER 9,000 PEOPLE ESTIMATED TO BE LIVING IN CLARE WITH UNDIAGNOSED FASD](https://www.fasdireland.ie/clare-councillors-told-lack-of-recognition-of-fasd-leading-to-misdiagnosis) - [CORK EAST TD RAISES NEED FOR DIAGNOSIS AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH FASD IN DÁIL](https://www.fasdireland.ie/liam-quaide) - [FASD Ireland - Statement on the Incoming Government](https://www.fasdireland.ie/new-government) - [Lobbying 2024 wrapped](https://www.fasdireland.ie/lobbying-2024-wrapped) - [Avoid the risk of FASD to your baby over the holiday season](https://www.fasdireland.ie/christmas2024): Avoid the risk of FASD to your baby over the holiday season - [Leinster House goes red for World FASD Awareness Day 2024](https://www.fasdireland.ie/leinster-house) - [Clare FM interview - FASD Awareness Day 2024](https://www.fasdireland.ie/clare-fm-interview-9sep2024) - [Temporary suspension of FASD Ireland services](https://www.fasdireland.ie/statement) - [Our reaction to the recent report of the Inspectorate of the Department of Education](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-ireland-reacts-to-thematic-report-of-the-inspectorate-of-the-department-of-education-on-early-intervention-classes-for-children-with-autism) - [Support from Deputy Cathal Crowe, TD, County Clare](https://www.fasdireland.ie/cathal-crow-support) - [Cork 96fm Opinion Line - Interview with PJ Coogan](https://www.fasdireland.ie/cork-fm-interview) - [NearFM - Darren J Prior talks to Tristan Casson-Rennie about FASD Ireland](https://www.fasdireland.ie/near-fm-interview) - [Sunflower Conversations with Chantal from Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme](https://www.fasdireland.ie/sunflower-podcast-conversations) - [FASD Headquarters and Training Centre opened by Minister of State for Disability, Anne Rabbitte TD](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-ireland-offices-opened) - [Why does Ireland have so many cases of foetal alcohol syndrome?](https://www.fasdireland.ie/ireland-high-levels-of-fasd) - [‘I was called a naughty child – but it was caused by my mother drinking when she was pregnant with me’](https://www.fasdireland.ie/labelled-naughty-child): A teenager has told how he was labelled a “naughty child” and accused of “messing about” before he received a diagnosis linked to his mother drinking alcohol during pregnancy. - [FASD Ireland awarded 'Seed Funding' for National FASD Hub for Ireland by Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Ideas Academy](https://www.fasdireland.ie/seed-funding-award) - [FASD Awareness Webinar #12 - Andrew Keeping interviews Tristan Casson-Rennie](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-awareness-webinar) - [The wires got crossed in my brain as my mom couldn't stop drinking](https://www.fasdireland.ie/interview-maggie-may) - [FASD Ireland awarded a place on Social Entrepreneurs Action Lab 2023 - Clare FM](https://www.fasdireland.ie/action-lab-sei) - [FASD Ireland awarded place on Social Enterprise Ireland Action Lab 2023](https://www.fasdireland.ie/action-lab-sei-1) - [FASD Ireland launches Ireland's first Helpline for FASD](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-hub-launches) - [Ireland's first FASD Hub launched in Ennis](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-hub-launches-1) - [Press Release - FASD Ireland response to Alcohol Labelling](https://www.fasdireland.ie/alcohol-labelling): Statement from FASD Ireland regarding Minister of State for Health Stephen Donnelly - [Alcohol label plan praised and criticised](https://www.fasdireland.ie/alcohol-labelling-1) - [Funding success to raise awareness of FASD in Clare Schools](https://www.fasdireland.ie/funding-award-st-francis-credit-union) - [FASD Hub Ireland launches](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-hub-ireland-launches): FASD Hub Ireland launches - interview with Clare FM - [New research - Dr Katy Tobin from Trinity College Dublin](https://www.fasdireland.ie/research-katy-tobin) - [FASD Ireland supports open letter calling for a health impact assessment of the Safe Alcohol Bill](https://www.fasdireland.ie/open-letter-alcohol-action) - [New Research by Prof Anita Gibbs](https://www.fasdireland.ie/new-research-by-prof-anita-gibbs) - [Mike Taylor joins the FASD Ireland Team](https://www.fasdireland.ie/mike-taylor) - [FASD Ireland awarded €220,000 in funding for expansion of its national support hub](https://www.fasdireland.ie/topicalquestionapril2024): Ennis-based FASD Ireland, the country’s first national hub to support individuals, families and carers living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), is to be awarded €220,000 in funding. - [FASD Hub Ireland® celebrated its first birthday](https://www.fasdireland.ie/hub-first-birthday) - [Foetal alcohol syndrome survey is 'first of its kind'](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-survey) - [FASD Ireland - Launch 9th September 2021](https://www.fasdireland.ie/fasd-ireland-launch-9th-september-2021) - [Minister for Disability confirms commitment to financially support FASD Ireland](https://www.fasdireland.ie/funding-confirmation-from-minister-for-disability): Anne Rabbitte TD, confirms commitment to support FASD Ireland - [Let's talk about FASD - Starting a conversation from a National and International perspective](https://www.fasdireland.ie/lets-talk-about-fasd): 'Let's talk about FASD - Starting a conversation - [Jeff Noble - “FASD 1oh!1 – Bringing it back to Brain”](https://www.fasdireland.ie/jeff-noble) - [Salford FASD Conference - Part 2](https://www.fasdireland.ie/salford-fasd-conference-pt2) - [Salford FASD Conference - Part 1](https://www.fasdireland.ie/salford-fasd-conference-pt1) - [Washington DC](https://www.fasdireland.ie/washington-dc) - [Ireland Budget 2023](https://www.fasdireland.ie/how-can-the-budget-help) - [Is the NCSE still fit for purpose?](https://www.fasdireland.ie/ncse)