The signing off of the introduction of a medicinal marijuana product, Savitex, in Ireland has been welcomed by Tom Curran, partner of the late Marie Fleming.
Marie had become a household name after taking on, but subsequently losing, a landmark Supreme Court challenge for the right to an assisted suicide.
She had used marijuana to curb the symptoms of her Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
First step
“It’s just the first step but a huge one for those of us who are working for a better life for those with disabilities,” said Curran of the news.
Curran said that he and other campaigners had assumed that, due to the reshuffle, the former Junior Health Minister Alex White would leave the issue for the next person to step into his role.
In fact, it ended up being one of the last duties he undertook before he moved on. “We were delighted,” said Curran.
Source: Aoife Barry, thejournal.ie, 13/07/14
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