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Kerimofski, Katherine L and Panton, Kirsten R and Pestell, Carmela F (2024) Australian psychologists' knowledge, confidence, and practices in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder diagnostic assessment. Alcohol, Clinical & Experimental Research , 48 , (4) , pp. 653-666.

Popova, Svetlana and Dozet, Danijela and Temple, Valerie and McFarlane, Audrey and Cook, Jocelynn and Burd, Larry (2024) Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder diagnostic clinic capacity in Canadian Provinces and territories. PLoS ONE , 19 , (4) .

Parker, Michelle and May, Philip A and Marais, Anna-Susan and de Vries, Marlene and Kalberg, Wendy O and Buckley, David and Hasken, Julie and Hoyme, H Eugene and Seedat, Soraya (2024) Influence of childhood trauma and traumatic stress on a woman's risk of having a child with a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Alcohol, Clinical & Experimental Research , 48 , (6) , pp. 1176-1188.

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Gault, Siann and Gnat, Lauren and Fletcher, Paula C and Kirst, Maritt and O'Neill, Lauren and MacDonald, Robert and Ninomiya, Melody E Morton (2024) Current and ideal living arrangements and supports for Canadian adults with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: Part II- perspectives from caregivers. Alcohol, Clinical & Experimental Research , 48 , (7) , pp. 1371-1382.

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Dawe, Sharon and Eggins, Elizbeth and Betts, Joseph and Webster, Heidi and Pomario, Tania and Doak, Jessica and Chandler-Mather, Ned and Hatzis, Denise and Till, Haydn and Harnett, Paul and Wood, Andrew and Shelton, Doug (2023) An investigation of the utility of the Australian guide to the diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in young children. Alcohol, Clinical & Experimental Research , 47 , (3) , pp. 486-500.

Burleigh, Charlotte Rebecca and Lynn, Richard and Verity, Chris and Winstone, Anne Marie and White, Simon R and Johnson, Kathryn (2023) Fetal alcohol syndrome in the UK. Archives of Disease in Childhood , 108 , (10) , pp. 852-856.

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Reid, Natasha and Kent, Nykola and Hewlett, Nicole and Bagley, Kerryn and Tsang, Tracey W and Goldsbury, Sarah and Williams, Robyn and Akinson, Lisa and Holland, Lorelle and Vanderpeet, Chelsea and Doyle, Michael and Boaden, Nirosha and Hayes, Nicole (2023) Factors to be considered as part of a holistic assessment for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: a scoping review. Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research , 47 , (11) , pp. 2007-2021.

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Dail Debates

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 1200 – Departmental data [FASD] [30044/25]. (10 Jun 2025)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 436 – Disability diagnoses [16563/25]. (08 Apr 2025)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 1664 – Healthcare policy [foetal alcohol spectrum disorder] [11503/25]. (19 Mar 2025)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 494 – Prison service [foetal alcohol spectrum disorder] [9127/25]. (04 Mar 2025)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 604 – Disability services [foetal alcohol spectrum disorder] [9130/25]. (04 Mar 2025)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 195 – Social welfare eligibility [4931/25]. (12 Feb 2025)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 245 – Departmental budgets [Alcohol] [43014/24]. (05 Nov 2024)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 1298 – Health services [foetal alcohol spectrum disorder] [45310/24]. (05 Nov 2024)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 43 – Health services [FASD] [37292/24]. (02 Oct 2024)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 466 – Healthcare policy [foetal alcohol project] [28158/24]. (02 Jul 2024)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 475 – Departmental data [prenatal alcohol exposure] [28250/24]. (02 Jul 2024)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 476– Departmental data [prenatal alcohol exposure] [28252/24]. (02 Jul 2024)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 543 – Departmental policies [FASD] [17595/24]. (23 Apr 2024)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate Vol. 1052 No.5 – Disability diagnoses [foetal alcohol spectrum disorder]. (17 Apr 2024)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 690 – Health services [foetal alcohol spectrum disorder] [16232/24]. (16 Apr 2024)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 731 – Social welfare eligibility [FASD] [13676/24]. (09 Apr 2024)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 1721 – Addiction treatment services [1532/24]. (17 Jan 2024)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 529 – Departmental Data [foetal alcohol spectrum disorder] [46207/23]. (24 Oct 2023)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 1237– Departmental schemes. [foetal alcohol spectrum] [31454/23]. (13 Jun 2023)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 193 – Health services. [foetal alcohol syndrome] [26630/23]. (31 May 2023)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer 159 - Prison service [foetal alcohol] [23260/23]. (17 May 2023)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer 605 - Healthcare policy [Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder] [19473/23]. (25 Apr 2023)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Question 1393 – Disability services. [foetal alcohol spectrum disorder] [13242/23]. (21 Mar 2023)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer 258 - Substance misuse [Fetal Alcohol Syndrome] [47791/22]. (29 Sep 2022)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 924 - Health promotion [34696/17] [Alcohol & pregnancy]. (13 Jul 2017)

[Oireachtas] Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children - babies born to mothers with substance abuse issues: discussion. (24 Sep 2015)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 243 - Maternity services [21006/13] [Fetal Alcohol Syndrome]. (02 May 2013)

[Oireachtas] Joint Committee on Health and Children debate: alcohol marketing: discussion (resumed). (14 Dec 2011)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 17 - Health service research projects [26377/11 & 26378/11]. (28 Sep 2011)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 17 - Health Service Research Projects [26377/11]. (21 Sep 2011)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Adjournment debate. Foetal alcohol spectrum disorders. (26 May 2009)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 76, 77, 78 & 79 - Alcohol abuse [9838/06, 9841/06, 9839/06, 9840/06]. (09 Mar 2006)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 268 - Alcohol labelling [FASD] [2846/06]. (31 Jan 2006)

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Thesis

Tennyson, Charlene (2020) An insight into the experiences of teachers educating children with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Northern Ireland. PhD thesis, Queens University Belfast.

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FASD Ireland. (2023) Podcast "FASD - What's da Craic?". Clare: FASD Ireland.

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[Irish Examiner] , Murphy, Ann Silent epidemic of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder 'coming down the road at us fast and furiously'. (31 Mar 2025)

HSE Alcohol Programme. [Health Service Executive] International FASD awareness day 2024. Supporting alcohol free pregnancies. (06 Sep 2024)

[EchoLive.ie] , Conlon, Catherine Alcohol taxes must increase, for good of our nation’s health. (20 Aug 2024)

[Irish Examiner] , Griffin, Niamh Women earning more than €35k annually are most at risk for babies having fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. (07 Apr 2024)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish One-in-10 babies are born with some kind of foetal alcohol disorder in Ireland every year, says HSE. (28 Nov 2022)

[Irish Times] , Wayman, Sheila Why does Ireland have so many cases of foetal alcohol syndrome? (06 Sep 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Murphy, Ann FASD: Pointing out the dangers of alcohol in the womb. (07 Feb 2022)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Elish Rise in babies born with drug or alcohol addiction during pandemic. (24 Jan 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Murphy, Ann Foetal alcohol syndrome survey is 'first of its kind'. (09 Jan 2022)

Health Service Executive. [Health Service Executive] No amount of alcohol at any stage of pregnancy is safe for your baby, HSE experts advise. (09 Sep 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Experts recommend zero alcohol for pregnant women. (09 Sep 2019)

[Health Service Executive] An alcohol-free pregnancy is best for your baby. (09 Sep 2018)

[Independent.ie] , Harris, Arlene 'Pregnant women don't know they're harming their babies by drinking'. (04 Sep 2018)

[Independent.ie] , Gittens, Geraldine Testing mothers for alcohol consumption during pregnancy could reduce risk to babies. (10 Apr 2018)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Cannabis is a destructive, nasty, evil drug, psychiatrist tells conference. (06 Apr 2018)

[Mental Daily] Alcohol & pregnancy: Ireland looks towards the future of infant mental health. (27 Sep 2017)

[Independent.ie] , Lynott, Laura Foetal damage 'is a hidden phenomenon in Ireland'. (09 Sep 2017)

[Irish Medical Times] , Shannon, June Ireland has the third highest rate of FASD. (07 Sep 2017)

[thejournal.ie] , Russell, Cliodhna Low alcohol consumption during pregnancy doesn't cause harm, experts say. (18 May 2017)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] 600 babies born with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome every year. (21 Apr 2017)

[Irish Examiner] Foetal Alcohol Syndrome: Doctors unaware of dangers. (16 Mar 2017)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Sullivan, Claire Ireland tops list for pregnant women drinking. (17 Jan 2017)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Introduction of health labelling for alcohol products will increase awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. (09 Sep 2016)

[Health Service Executive] HSE marks International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. (08 Sep 2016)

[Independent.ie] , Harris, Arlene Knowing your limits. (24 Feb 2016)

[Irish Examiner] , Loughlin, Elaine Alcohol bottles to carry labels warning pregnant women of drink dangers. (03 Nov 2015)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Test all babies for alcohol syndrome. (25 Sep 2015)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] ‘No alcohol, no risk’ is the message on international FASD Day. (09 Sep 2015)

[Irish Mirror] , Fearon, Alana Hundreds of drug-addicted babies born in Irish hospitals since 2008. (07 Aug 2015)

[Irish Examiner] , Rogers, Stephen Roisin Shortall urges Varadkar to take action on pregnancy drinking. (06 May 2015)

[Independent.ie] Potential effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. (21 Apr 2015)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish One glass of wine 'stops foetus from moving'. (09 Apr 2015)

[Irish Medical Times] , Gill, Irwin and Sharif, Farhana Even one is one too many — Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. (05 Mar 2015)

[Independent.ie] , Rush, James UK: Drinking while pregnant could become a crime in historic case. (05 Nov 2014)

[Health Service Executive] Alcohol and pregnancy – ‘Think before you drink’ First all-island guide on alcohol and pregnancy. (09 Sep 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Culliton, Gary Coombe set to spearhead FAS alcohol intake project. (25 May 2011)

Alcohol Action Ireland. [Alcohol Action Ireland] Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorders day. (09 Sep 2010)

Ireland. Department of Health and Children. [Department of Health and Children] Minister Brady announces public consultation on Alcohol Labelling proposals. (08 Sep 2009)