In June 2009 the Irish Sports Council (ISC) has reported an Anti-Doping Rule Violation against the Athlete IS-1521 (the Athlete) after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis in a concentration above the WADA threshold.
The Athlete testified at the hearing. He confirmed that he had used cannabis in a social context on different occasions in advance of, but unconnected with, his sporting activities. He expressed his unequivocal regret and remorse for his violation of the Irish Anti-Doping Rules and submitted that his consumption of the prohibited drug was not intended to enhance his sport performance or to mask the use of a performance enhancing substance.
On 5 October 2009 the Panel decides to impose a reprimand on the Athlete including the time alreadey served under the provisional suspension until the date of the decision.
