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[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Technology to test Dublin wastewater for Covid presence adapted for illegal drugs. (13 Oct 2022)
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[Health Service Executive] The HSE aims to engage with festivals and nightlife providers over the next year to expand service provision. (18 Aug 2022)
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[EMCDDA] Hair drug testing — an innovative method for monitoring drug use. (28 Mar 2022)
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[Irish Times] , Hilliard, Mark EPA is asked about checking illicit drug levels in Irish water. (18 Apr 2019)
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