The product will now be available for patients free of charge under the reimbursement scheme.
Brendan Gorman said the prescription was 'great news' and hopes it will mean more benefits for others.
Ryan Gorman, from Dublin has become the first patient to receive CannEpil through the Medical Cannabis Access Programme
Peter Reynolds on the issues facing the MCAP programme in Ireland
Politicians, activists, campaigners and patients react to the news that CannEpil will be the first drug available through MCAP