Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022
1801. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the status of the licence application for cannabis for medical use under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 in respect of a person (details supplied) which is supported by their medical professionals; if the application will be approved; the reason for the delay in this instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20998/22]
View answerAn application can be made by a consultant or by a GP with a consultant’s endorsement for a licence issued under Section 14 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 to treat their patient with cannabis-based products.
If an application is successful the clinician is the sole licence holder.
Matters relating to licence applications to the Minister for Health can only be discussed with the applying clinician and in the circumstances it would not be appropriate for the Minister for Health to comment on whether or not a licence application has been received in this instance.
Clinicians are advised that any queries in relation to a licence application should be made directly by the clinician to the Controlled Drugs Unit in the Department of Health.
