'Under-recognised' foetal alcohol spectrum disorder a 'silent epidemic'

It is estimated that up to 380,000 people with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders are currently living in Ireland. Picture: Krot_Studio / Alamy Stock Photo

A British expert on foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is warning that the condition is under-recognised, speaking ahead of a conference which takes place in Clare on Thursday.

Raja Mukerjee is an adult learning disability consultant psychiatrist for Surrey, and Border’s Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. He will address the conference being organised by FASD Ireland, which takes place in Hotel Woodstock, Ennis, from 9am on Thursday.