Advertisement

Are we doing enough to prevent drink spiking in Ireland?

Fianna Fáil Cllr Audrey Buckley has said that hospital staff and Gardaí need to take greater acti...

Share this article

17.20 13 Oct 2025


Are we doing enough to prevent drink spiking in Ireland?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

17.20 13 Oct 2025


Fianna Fáil Cllr Audrey Buckley has said that hospital staff and Gardaí need to take greater action in incidents of suspected spiking, following an incident involving a family member of the local politician.

But, what are the protocols currently in place if a person presents to an emergency department?

Joining guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss is Dr Chris Luke, Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Columnist with the Irish Medical Times and Faye Ní Dhomhnaill, Vice President for Campaigns - Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn.


Read more about

The Hard Shoulder

Related Episodes

Jeffrey Donaldson being invest...

00:04:42

Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside Parliament

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:42


Storm Austen to bring intense...

00:04:50

Storm Austen to bring intense rain

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:50


The business of The Kilkenny D...

00:06:28

The business of The Kilkenny Design Group

Breakfast Business With Joe Lynam

00:06:28


Breakfast Briefing Newspaper R...

00:10:11

Breakfast Briefing Newspaper Review 22nd October 2026

Breakfast Briefing

00:10:11