In November 2021 Sport Ireland has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete SI-8568 after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Cocaïne. The Athlete had only a valid retroactive TUE received for the use of another prohibited substance.
After notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by Sport Ireland. The Athlete acknowledged that he had used the substance out-out-competition in a context unrelated to sport performance.
Because Sportt Ireland accepts that the violation was not intentional and the Athlete had signed and submitted the Acceptance of Consequences Form he received a reduced sanction.
Therefore Sport Ireland decides on 15 July 2022 to impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 8 November. Due to the Athlete already had served the sanction he is free to compete.
