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Friday 8 December 2023 Dublin: 9°C

# medical cannabis

This year
2023
First medical cannabis factory on island of Ireland to open next year
A former fireworks factory in the North is being converted into the island’s first medical cannabis production facility.
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Oct 13th 2023, 3:00 PM
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Permanent medical cannabis delivery service to be established for Irish patients
The temporary service that was set up in April will now be made permanent.
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Dec 14th 2020, 6:20 AM
Confused about CBD? Here's what you need to know about Ireland and the cannabis-based remedy
It is not a registered medicine here but it is widely on sale. How is that possible?
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Jul 21st 2018, 10:01 PM
'We want our rights': Vera Twomey makes passionate call for legislation on medical cannabis
Twomey’s passionate speech directly called on the Taoiseach for action.
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Apr 16th 2018, 5:23 PM
Vera Twomey stopped at Dublin Airport attempting to bring medicinal cannabis into the country
Twomey said she declared the medication and it was confiscated by customs officials.
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Apr 21st 2017, 3:32 PM
'It robs you of your very being': Life with the invisible illness
Jo Allen has a chronic pain condition and has been getting some relief from cannabis-derived medicine.
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Apr 17th 2017, 10:00 PM
'HPRA guidance is biased. It didn't use expert advisors with practical experience of cannabis'
The government position of claiming concern for safety with unnecessary delays requires a public protest, write Gino Kenny TD and Dr Peadar O’Grady.
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Apr 5th 2017, 7:30 PM
Medical cannabis: 'My dad was able to relax, sleep, laugh, and breathe a bit easier'
It’s awful to see the Minister for Health dragging his feet when people are suffering, writes Roderick Campbell.
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Apr 4th 2017, 6:30 AM
Vera Twomey to march in Cork as Ava's ear infection brings on seizure
Today’s march in Macroom is ahead of a larger one in Dublin on Wednesday.
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Mar 25th 2017, 7:30 AM
'I'm done for, because I can't get that for Ava': Vera Twomey makes heartfelt plea in radio interview
Vera Twomey met with Health Minister Simon Harris today.
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Feb 23rd 2017, 6:18 PM
Mother releases harrowing video of daughter suffering seizures in bid to access medication
Vera Twomey is calling for her daughter to be given access to potentially life-changing medication.
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Feb 21st 2017, 6:57 PM
Toddler becomes first Irish person granted licence for medical cannabis
The two-year-old and his mother Yvonne spent a year in Colorado so he could access cannabis oil.
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Dec 23rd 2016, 7:22 PM
TDs will consider a petition to legalise cannabis today
The panel of Oireachtas members will also consider claims that Clare County Council is erecting road signage that’s harming local tourism businesses.
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Mar 12th 2014, 6:30 AM
Israel pushing ahead in medical marijuana industry
The medical cannabis industry is expanding in Israel – fuelled by medical research, government encouragement, and liberal religious and secular attitudes.
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Nov 3rd 2012, 12:35 PM