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What would you do if a colleague was abusing drink or drugs?

Government minister Pat Carey believes that a person should tell his or her employer if they believe that a colleague’s lifestyle, health or work performance is unduly influenced by the excessive consumption of alcohol or any intake of illegal drugs.

The Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs believes that firstly a colleague should "talk to them, confront them (the alleged offender)" and then "if necessary make sure their employer knows".