In August 2013 the Athletics Ireland has reported an Anti-Doping Rule Violation against the Athlete (IS-1540) after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance stanozolol.
The Athlete admitted the violation and stated that his wife prepared his supplements in an mixture with the use of a blender. She also included pills that contained stanozolol which were left by a person and were not intended to be used in the mixture.
Considering his negligence the Irish Sport Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligbility starting on the date of the provisional suspension.