Doctors will be allowed to prescribe medicinal cannabis under new regulations likely to be introduced this year.
It is also to become an offence to possess certain prescription drugs without authorisation. This is in an effort to address the spiralling problem of open dealing in benzodiazepines and other tranquilliser drugs.
Minister of State for Primary Care Alex White has issued consultation documents on his plans and is seeking submissions by the end of the month.
However, the proposals are likely to be welcomed by interested parties who have been seeking such changes for a number of years.
They would also bring Ireland into line with other EU states and into compliance with obligations under a number of UN resolutions.
Source: Kitty Holland, Irish Times, 15/08/2013
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