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Mandatory drug testing for gardaí to begin this year
The system is expected to come into effect in the third quarter of the year.
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The system is expected to come into effect in the third quarter of the year.
Drug testing could be up and running for music festivals next summer (if they are able to take place).
Junior Minister Frank Feighan says a working group has looked at the issues of drug testing and amnesty bins.
The company will be responsible for carrying out random tests on company workers.
Ciara Mageean says although anti-doping procedures can be disruptive, she’s happy to co-operate to keep the sport clean.
Cocaine was the second main illicit drug detected in tests.
The HSE has entered into talks with organisations that could provide drug-testing at festivals.
A senior HSE doctor has outlined a number of ways drug-testing could be introduced in Ireland.
The working group was first floated in 2017 and was originally expected to be up and running earlier this year.
Drug-testing is available in a number of other European countries.
A new European guide on responding to drug problems was released today.
To date, the PGA Tour has not implemented blood testing which can pick up HGH, unlike urine testing.
Tommy Martin believes drug testing of GAA players should be increased.
23 of the drug takers had to buy their way out of their military contracts.
Gardaí administered the test on the N4 in west Dublin last night.
New devices were unveiled to reporters today. Here’s what you need to know.
Michaél Martin doesn’t seem keen on the idea after it was brought up by Leo Varadkar.
The player will contest the charge.
The governing body will be stepping up their efforts to keep the tournament clean.
Jake Livermore’s newborn baby passed away shortly before his positive test
A total of seven fighters were tested in connection with UFC 189.
As part of the tender process, testing is currently underway so suitable devices can be chosen.
Compulsory random testing was introduced in 2003.
The Dubliner also tells TheScore.ie about just missing out on Wimbledon.
The statement comes after top sprinters Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell returned positive tests.
There has been a 25 percent increase on the number of tests conducted in Beijing four years ago.
Drivers suspected of being under the influence of drugs will have to perform co-ordination tests – such as walking in a straight line or balancing on one leg – under plans announced by Minister Leo Varadkar.
The Defence Forces leads the way in Ireland with regard to workplace drug testing.