Jan 14, 2020 | DNA Testing
AlphaBiolabs’ risk-free prenatal paternity testing can determine whether a man is a baby’s biological father before the baby is born. The test can be performed as early as 5 weeks after conception (or 7 weeks after the last period), and is non-invasive and, therefore,... 
Jan 6, 2020 | Drug Testing
A new report into organised crime and criminal networks in areas around Dublin has discovered children as young as 10 years old being groomed for the drugs trade. In the areas between the Liberties and Walkinstown, many of the children used as runners and carriers are... 
Dec 30, 2019 | Drug Testing
A task force in the west of Ireland is using Iceland’s model for reducing alcohol and drug abuse among teenagers. In Iceland 20 years ago, almost 25% of 15–16-year olds were smoking every day, more than 40% had got drunk in the past month and 17% had tried cannabis.... 
Dec 23, 2019 | Drug Testing
Violence and intimidation by drug gangs has severely affected communities in Ireland and had a major impact on individuals, their families and the functioning of local services. This is the finding of Europol’s 2019 Drug Markets Report. The huge amount of money spent... 
Dec 16, 2019 | DNA Testing
Since the establishment of Ireland’s DNA database in 2015, submitted samples have helped identify a total of 28 people. It is critical for relatives of missing persons to come forward and give a DNA sample. This only involves a non-invasive swab taken from the mouth,... 
Dec 9, 2019 | Drug Testing
Last year, hospitals in Ireland recorded one case every 3 days of a baby being born either addicted to, or severely affected by, alcohol or drugs. In all, there were 113 instances of a newborn baby being recorded as suffering from complications caused by their... 
Nov 25, 2019 | DNA Testing
Irish Islamic State (IS) supporter Lisa Smith and her 2-year-old daughter may be delayed returning home as Irish officials in Turkey conduct checks to confirm their identities. Ms Smith is currently being held in a camp on the Turkish–Syrian border. A delegation from... 
Nov 18, 2019 | Alcohol Testing
Alcohol is a factor in more than half of all fatal fires in Irish homes, according to a new study by the Health Research Board (HRB). The study examined 101 domestic fires between 2014 and 2016 that resulted in 106 fatalities. Of these fatalities, 51% had alcohol in... 
Nov 11, 2019 | Drug Testing
The biggest increases in recorded drug crime countrywide are occurring outside of Dublin. Sizeable increases have been recorded in many locations in Cork, Kerry, Donegal, Sligo, Carlow, Louth, Mayo, Kildare and Westmeath. Garda sources believe higher disposable... 
Nov 4, 2019 | DNA Testing
A DNA test before baby is born is now available from AlphaBiolabs. This in-house prenatal DNA test can accurately determine the paternity of a baby whilst still in the womb. This is a non-invasive prenatal paternity test, so there is no risk of miscarriage. As such,...