Michael Healy-Rae
Question:327. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for access to legal cannabis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47681/18]
View answerTuesday, 20 November 2018
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As the Deputy will be aware the Department cannot comment on individual cases. However, if the patient or their medical practitioner wishes to contact my Department directly to discuss the issue they are welcome to do so.
It should be noted that the Department of Health website contains detailed information on medical cannabis, including clinical guidance on the use of medical cannabis and details on how a medical practitioner may apply for a Ministerial licence. This information can be found at: health.gov.ie/blog/publications/cannabis-for-medical-use/.
It is important to note that the decision to prescribe or not prescribe any treatment, including cannabis treatment, for an individual patient is strictly a decision for the treating clinician, in consultation with their patient. The Minister for Health has no role in this clinical decision-making process.