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# legalise - Thursday 14 June, 2018

Argentina takes a massive step towards legalised abortions

# Buenos Aires

Argentina takes a massive step towards legalised abortions

Jun 14th 2018, 4:11 PM 10,209 Views 31 Comments

The debate has divided Argentine society.

# legalise - Monday 20 February, 2017

Ming Flanagan: 'Our Minister for Health is like the God of the Old Testament - mean'

# Medicinal Cannabis

Ming Flanagan: 'Our Minister for Health is like the God of the Old Testament - mean'

Feb 20th 2017, 6:30 AM 235 Views 59 Comments

The Minister for Health has published a report announcing the programme for cannabis-based treatments. It doesn’t go far enough, writes Luke Ming Flanagan.

# legalise - Saturday 10 December, 2016

'Cancer can take such a toll. Cannabis has helped me. It picks me up'

# Medicinal Use

'Cancer can take such a toll. Cannabis has helped me. It picks me up'

Dec 10th 2016, 7:05 AM 12,121 Views 15 Comments

A terminally ill cancer patient, who has self-treated with cannabis, says legislation must pass in Ireland.

# legalise - Friday 2 December, 2016

'Its like getting to know a new part of our daughter': Cannabis bill passes first stage

# Legalise

'Its like getting to know a new part of our daughter': Cannabis bill passes first stage

Dec 2nd 2016, 6:04 AM 12,442 Views 23 Comments

People with debilitating diseases and injuries can have their chronic pain soothed through the use of a mix of cannabis medications.

# legalise - Thursday 1 December, 2016

Medicinal cannabis: 'It's magic. I now swim three times a week and can take steps in the water'

# Legalise

Medicinal cannabis: 'It's magic. I now swim three times a week and can take steps in the water'

Dec 1st 2016, 8:45 PM 2,062 Views 38 Comments

This evening the Dáil is debating the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes.

# legalise - Tuesday 29 November, 2016

'It's time we got on with it': Support for medicinal cannabis bill could mean it's a runner

# Legalise

'It's time we got on with it': Support for medicinal cannabis bill could mean it's a runner

Nov 29th 2016, 8:10 PM 12,412 Views 82 Comments

The bill, which is due to be debated on this Thursday, aims to regulate use of cannabis for medical purposes.

# legalise - Sunday 13 November, 2016

'Cannabis social clubs would be a major win for parents': Push for legalisation continues

# High Expectations

'Cannabis social clubs would be a major win for parents': Push for legalisation continues

Nov 13th 2016, 10:00 PM 19,782 Views 70 Comments

Health Minister Simon Harris is currently seeking advice on medicinal cannabis.

# legalise - Sunday 6 November, 2016

Son of woman suffering with chronic pain to hold vigil in bid to legalise cannabis

# Help My Mam

Son of woman suffering with chronic pain to hold vigil in bid to legalise cannabis

Nov 6th 2016, 9:30 PM 20,675 Views 43 Comments

The man has been campaigning for the legalisation of cannabis for the past number of years;.

# legalise - Sunday 24 July, 2016

'Ireland is behind the times': Should cannabis be legalised for medical use?

# Marijuana

'Ireland is behind the times': Should cannabis be legalised for medical use?

Jul 24th 2016, 8:30 AM 30,060 Views 156 Comments

This week, Bríd Smith tabled a Bill calling for the use of cannabis to be permitted for sufferers of illnesses such as Multiple Sclerosis and cancer.

# legalise - Wednesday 12 August, 2015

Australia might get to vote on same-sex marriage - on one condition

# Big Discussion

Australia might get to vote on same-sex marriage - on one condition

Aug 12th 2015, 9:27 AM 16,890 Views 83 Comments

It all depends on the next parliament.

# legalise - Saturday 23 May, 2015

Senator Katherine Zappone proposed to her partner today (and she wasn't the only one)

# I Do

Senator Katherine Zappone proposed to her partner today (and she wasn't the only one)

May 23rd 2015, 7:39 PM 33,790 Views 55 Comments

There were emotional scenes at Dublin Castle today.

# legalise - Saturday 15 June, 2013

Luke Ming Flanagan: I'm still smoking cannabis... but not in Ireland

# Protest

Luke Ming Flanagan: I'm still smoking cannabis... but not in Ireland

Jun 15th 2013, 7:15 AM 21,498 Views 105 Comments

The independent TD is bringing forward a bill to legalise the drug later this year and will speak at the seventh annual Legalise Cannabis Ireland protest in Dublin later today.