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[Irish Examiner] , Loughlin, Elaine Warning of increase in ketamine use as seizures of drug spike. (21 Jan 2024)

[HSE press office] HSE drug trends update following ‘back of house’ drug checking at festival. (06 Jun 2023)

[Irish Times] , Gleeson, Colin Three alerts issued at Life Festival on back of drug-checking scheme. (03 Jun 2023)

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