Fiona O'Loughlin
Question:343. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the process a person must follow to access cannabis oil in circumstances in which the person suffers with epilepsy. [46639/18]
View answerTuesday, 13 November 2018
Questions (343, 344)
Fiona O'Loughlin
Question:344. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the timeline for cannabis oil to be allowed for persons with epilepsy. [46640/18]
View answerWritten answers
I propose to take Questions Nos. 343 and 344 together.
Under the Misuse of Drugs legal framework, it is open to a medical practitioner to apply for a Ministerial licence for medical cannabis for the treatment of a patient under his or her care.
I would strongly advise that the Deputy and any persons interested in the use of cannabis for medical purposes to consult the Department of Health website which contains detailed information on the matter, including information on the types of cannabis products and the specified medical conditions for which they may be used to treat, as well as clinical guidance on its use. This information can be found at the following website address:
health.gov.ie/blog/publications/cannabis-for-medical-use.
Details of who may apply for a Ministerial licence and how to apply can also be found on this section of the Department's website at: health.gov.ie.
Having consulted the website, patients, healthcare professionals or others who require further details or clarifications are invited to contact my Department directly for further assistance.