Brendan Gorman said the prescription was 'great news' and hopes it will mean more benefits for others.
The letters outlined the reasons why legalising cannabis in Ireland needs to be a top priority for government officials.
As Ireland continues to enforce prohibition, we meet Aoife McConnell who has moved her yoga business to Spain
In a new series, we speak to Irish cannabis patients about their decision to emigrate in search of easier, safer cannabis access.