Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2024
631. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health the reason his Department deems it inappropriate to discuss applications under section 14 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 to treat a patient with schedule 1 cannabis-based products with the patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18769/24]
View answerA consultant or a GP with the endorsement of a consultant may apply 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. The Department will only discuss the application with the applicant and not with any third parties, which includes patients. A patient may discuss the matter directly with their clinician.
