Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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1107. To ask the Minister for Health the engagements she has had with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Ireland (FASD) regarding their work in supporting children, young adults and families living with FASD; the future plans she has for supporting FASD Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62102/25]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a prevalent, yet preventable, neuro-developmental disorder and is caused by prenatal alcohol exposure and is associated with a range of lifelong physical, mental, educational, social, and behavioural difficulties. Initiatives are ongoing which focus on prevention and health promotion to reduce alcohol use and limit harm to people, families, and communities, including alcohol labelling, national guidance, and training for healthcare staff.

Depending on their needs children, young adults, and families living with FASD may need support from different services, including primary care, disability services, and mental health care. The Government remains committed to delivering the appropriate services for each person with FASD in line with their needs.

While no meetings have taken place with the Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Ireland to date, I acknowledge the valuable contribution the group makes to advancing the interests of those it represents.

All diary requests are considered by my office in the Department. Should FASD Ireland wish to make a meeting request, my team can be reached by the following email address: ministers_office@health.gov.ie.