Eoin Ó Broin
Ceist:941. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in the awarding of a licence to access medical cannabis to a person (details supplied). [18180/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 28 July 2020
Ceisteanna (941)
Freagraí scríofa
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.
Question No. 942 answered with Question No. 924.