Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 February 2025
1115. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health for an update on any proposals in relation to legislating for the regulation of hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) for sale for human consumption that is, vaping in particular in circumstances where it may be purchased by a minor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2456/25]
View answerDepartmental Officials are drafting legislation to add HHC as a Schedule 1 controlled drug to the Misuse of Drugs legislative framework. I must stress that is not just regulation of the sale of HHC for human consumption. Schedule 1 controlled drugs are subject to the strictest control measures and both the possession and/or sale and supply of a Scheduled 1 controlled drug is an offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. It is expected that this legislation will be brought to Government shortly.
