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Misuse of Drugs

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Questions (1295)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

1295. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will amend the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 to address the lacuna in the law with respect to the growth of industrial hemp; if he has or will initiate a dialogue with the Ministers for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Finance in the context of industrial hemp given it is a carbon sink and sequesters carbon dioxide in addition to producing a strong economic return for growers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15825/21]

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The matter raised by the Deputy is currently subject to legal challenge and consequently I am not in a position to offer further comment.

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