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Medical Cannabis in Northern Ireland: Access, Law and Clinics in 2026
Medical cannabis has been legal on prescription in Northern Ireland since 1 November 2018.
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Ireland Moves Forward With Review of Medical Cannabis Programme
Less than 100 patients have been approved for medical cannabis treatment under the MCAP scheme.
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Ireland Becomes Latest Country to Ban HHC, Citing Mental Health Concerns
Ministers raised concerns related to the growing use among young people and potential risks to mental health.
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Medication Seizure at Dublin Airport Reflects “Systemic Issue” With Ireland’s Medical Cannabis Policy
One family is calling for protections for patients travelling to the country with prescribed medical cannabis.
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Oireachtas Committee Pushes Decriminalisation of Cannabis in Ireland
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Drugs Use has published its interim report into the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly.
News
Optimism despite delays: Ireland’s journey toward cannabis decriminalisation
Via Business of Cannabis The Irish Government has approved the establishment of an Oireachtas committee to examine the Citizens’ Assembly recommendations for the decriminalisation of drug use ‘as quickly as […]
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Ireland: HRB publishes findings on safety and efficacy of medical cannabis
The findings have cast doubt over any potential expansion of the Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP).
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Cannabis-in-brief: Updates from Ukraine, Israel, Ireland, Germany and the UK
Your bi-weekly round-up of the latest cannabis news
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Ireland Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use to outline recommendations for reform
Members are expected to call for the liberalisation of drug policy, but what form this will take remains to be seen.
Industry
Althea secures approval of cannabis-based oil through Ireland’s MCAP
The product will now be available for patients free of charge under the reimbursement scheme.
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Ireland Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs – time to shift focus from ‘failed policy’ to future solutions?
More than one person dies every day from drugs in Ireland, members of the Citizens’ Assembly have heard.
Advocacy
Hundreds submit evidence to Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs – here’s how to make yours
Over 400 submissions have been received ahead of the deadline at the end of June.
News
Decriminalisation likely to be ‘key recommendation’ of Ireland Citizens’ Assembly on drugs
Members are calling for a public health approach after ‘failings’ of drug policy.
News
Ireland Citizens’ Assembly to hear voices of those affected by drugs
Members will hear from individuals, families and frontline workers who have been affected by drug use.
News
‘Grave concerns’ over handling of Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on drugs
Following a ‘positive’ inaugural meeting, concerns remain over the appointment of the Advisory Support Group.
News
Ireland former health boss to chair Citizens’ Assembly on drugs
The Citizens’ Assembly was established in February to examine and make recommendations on the country’s drug policy.
Comment
OPINION: Five-year sentence for Ireland cannabis caregiver is ‘brutal’ and ‘wildly disproportionate’
Patrick Moore was supplying cannabis oil to patients with cancer and other chronic illnesses.
News
Ireland to debate decriminalising cannabis for personal use
Gino Kenny TD says it is time for Ireland to ‘take back control’ and stop criminalising consumers.
Advocacy
Fresh moves to reform Ireland’s cannabis laws a welcome ‘first step’
A new bill will propose the decriminalisation of cannabis for personal use.
Advocacy
Ireland medical cannabis conference to set agenda for change
Patients for Safe Access aims to set a national agenda for reform to Ireland’s cannabis laws
Advocacy
First patient set to receive cannabis products on Ireland’s MCAP programme
CannEpil is the first drug available through the programme but has yet to be prescribed
Advocacy
The first cafe for medical cannabis patients due to open in Northern Ireland
The space will provide a safe meeting spot for patients while offering a variety of different vaporisers such as a Volcano.
Comment
“Ireland has the most restrictive medical cannabis programme in the world”
Peter Reynolds on the issues facing the MCAP programme in Ireland
Advocacy
“Huge concerns” over Ireland’s “restrictive” medical cannabis access programme
Politicians, activists, campaigners and patients react to the news that CannEpil will be the first drug available through MCAP