Cannabis for Medicinal Use

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 February 2018

Thursday, 8 February 2018

Ceisteanna (208)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

208. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter (details supplied) regrading the blocking of a Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6566/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

The Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016 is a Private Members Bill, not a Government Bill.

Consideration of the granting of a money message requires that the Government has agreed that public monies should be provided for the purposes of the Bill. During the debate on this Bill on 9 November I once again outlined my significant concerns about this Bill, including provisions which would, in my view, undermine the existing regulatory systems for health products.