Cannabis for Medicinal Use

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2024

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Questions (628)

Violet-Anne Wynne

Question:

628. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health the role of the Irish Medical Council in respect of difficulties with the Ministerial licence application for medical cannabis access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18766/24]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The receipt and processing of applications from clinicians to the Minister for Health for a licence issued pursuant to Section 14 of the Misuse of Drugs Act to treat a patient with cannabis-based products is solely a matter for the Department of Health.