May 11, 2021 | Alcohol Testing
29th April saw the launch of a new network for alcohol policy researchers in Ireland and the UK. The Alcohol Research Network UK-Ireland (ACORN) is led by Trinity College Dublin’s Professor Joe Barry, and the University of Stirling’s Professor Niamh Fitzgerald. It... 
May 5, 2021 | Alcohol Testing, Drug Testing
The Child and Family Agency Tusla received 6,369 child welfare and protection referrals in November 2020, its highest monthly total in a year. The most recent report by the agency shows a huge 48% monthly increase in the number of cases waiting to be dealt with by... 
Mar 22, 2021 | Alcohol Testing, Drug Testing
Fewer children are turning to cigarettes, drugs and booze compared to two decades ago, a new report has revealed. Research carried out into the behaviour of young people in Ireland aged between 10 and 17 found that the numbers smoking or using alcohol or cannabis are... 
Feb 22, 2021 | DNA Testing
A paternity test has proved that a man fighting deportation so he can remain in Ireland with his son is not actually the child’s father. The man, who is originally from India, had argued that he should not be deported from Ireland as his son was an EU citizen. But a... 
Jan 25, 2021 | Drug Testing
Jim Bolger, one of the most prominent trainers in the country, has said that drugs are Irish racing’s number one problem. In an interview, the County Kilkenny-based racehorse trainer and breeder further maintained that he doesn’t believe a level playing field exists... 
Jan 18, 2021 | Drug Testing
People found to be in possession of cannabis for personal use can avoid a criminal conviction if they admit the offence and accept a caution, Garda has announced. The offence is one of four to have been approved and added to the Adult Cautioning Scheme (ACS) by the... 
Jan 4, 2021 | Alcohol Testing
Campaigners are warning that Ireland is moving into ‘dangerous territory’, in which underage drinkers have unprecedented access to alcohol. Since the pandemic began, alcohol delivery and 24-hour ‘dial-a-drink’ services have increased, allowing underage drinkers to... 
Dec 21, 2020 | DNA Testing
Using genetic technology to determine the biological relationship between two or more people requires DNA samples from each person involved. The consent of those persons is also required in order for the test to be undertaken. In most cases, DNA testing is a... 
Dec 14, 2020 | DNA Testing
How is a prenatal paternity test done? Is the test safe? What kind of samples are needed? Read our expert guide to find out… How is a prenatal paternity test done? Much to many people’s surprise, prenatal paternity testing can be undertaken in three different... 
Dec 7, 2020 | Alcohol Testing
People gathering in public places to drink alcohol, in lieu of pub closures, could face fines of up to €300. The move to prevent crowds of people congregating comes after footage posted on social media showed large numbers of people gathered in the cities of Dublin...