Drug testing pilot to launch at festivals in Ireland

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A drug testing pilot is set to launch at festivals across Ireland this week.

Operated by the Health Service Executive (HSE), the Safer Nightlife programme will allow festival-goers to use its “back of house” drug testing service to help identify any concerns.

This programme was first trialled last year at Ireland’s arts and music festival, Electric Picnic.

The drug testing at Electric Picnic pointed out that high-strength pills were circulating the festival which allowed…