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[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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News

[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)

[irishhealth.com] Pregnant women urged to avoid all alcohol. (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] , Connors, Aoife Foetal alcohol problems possible in 7% of births. (11 Jan 2012)

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

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Many woman drink during pregnancy. (11 Apr 2011)

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