Ireland

Irish gangs are sourcing cannabis from American suppliers after its legalisation in 24 states. Drug trafficking is rapidly evolving in terms of both smuggling methods and money-laundering America has become a significant source of cannabis being smuggled into Ireland following the legalisation of

Medicinal cannabis ‘significantly benefits’ treatment of nerve pain caused by MS or diabetes. Big news here in Ireland in the past weeks. The Health Research Board (HRC) released a review of the use of medical cannabis (marijuana) for symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). HRC is the lead funding

In the meantime, the government plans to create a special committee to review a recent report in favor of drug decriminalization. The Irish government has delayed on discussing a bill that would legalize cannabis possession for nine months. A report submitted by the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use

Approximately 200kg of herbal cannabis and 30kg of cannabis resin was seized. A man has been arrested following the seizure of over €4,1 million worth of Cannabis at Rosslare Europort. As a result of risk profiling and with the assisttance of Revenue’s mobile x-ray scanner, approximately 200kg of

Citizens' Assembly and Cannabis Reform: What's Happening in Ireland. With a bill to decriminalise the personal use of cannabis making its way through parliament and a ‘broad call for change’ from the recent Citizens Assembly, Ireland is a country worth keeping a close eye on when it comes to drug

Medicann Launches Ireland's First Medical Cannabis Clinic, Accepting Patients for Treatment. Despite the fact that Ireland legalized medicinal cannabis in June 2019, the country had yet to open a medical clinic centering the needs of prospective patients... Until now. Medicann is launching the first

Irish Authorities Seize £3,2 Million Worth of Herbal Cannabis at Dublin Airport. Authorities in the Republic of Ireland have seized herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €3,7M (£3,2M), with the help of drugs dog Maggie. Revenue, the Irish government agency responsible for customs, excise and

‘Cannabis is a dangerous drug and a serious public health concern,’ says ICGP, as assembly meets to consider decriminalization. GPs have highlighted the negative impacts of legalising cannabis in advance of a vote on the wider issue this weekend at the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs. “Drug use has

Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling for the immediate establishment of a hemp processing facility in Ireland. “Hemp is the fastest growing form of wood on the planet,” the organisation’s William Taylor argued. “The crop sequesters more carbon in one year than trees will in 20 years.” Taylor believes

Ava Barry suffered from Dravet Syndrome, a rare neurological condition that affects around one in every 15,000 people in the UK. She tragically died in Cork, Ireland, on Friday. A girl has died at the age of 13 after her mum fought for a long time in a bid to get medical cannabis for her. Ava Barry

Officers seized approximately 142kg of pot at Dublin Port. Law enforcement officials in Ireland on Sunday seized hundreds of pounds in “herbal cannabis” at a Dublin port, leading to the arrest of “a man in his 40s.” According to a press release from the Irish Tax and Customs, revenue officers in the

Senator Victor Boyhan has called on the government to encourage the growth of hemp in Ireland, following the release of a report on the production of fibre crops by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The publication is a report on a consultation process that was carried out