Does Ireland have a recreational use program?

No, Ireland does not have a recreational use program. It is unlawful to use cannabis recreationally in Ireland.

Does Ireland have a medical program?

Yes, medical cannabis is legal in Ireland, with a license from the Minister of Health.

Under the Misuse of Drugs Act of 1977, cannabis, cannabis resin, cannabinol, and its derivatives were classified as Schedule 1 narcotics. It is illegal to make, produce, prepare, sell, provide, distribute, or possess such medications for any reason without obtaining a license from the health minister.

What are the rules for medical use?

The Minister of Health must grant individual case-by-case consent for the use of medicinal drugs under the medical cannabis program.

A consultant with specialized training in a particular medical condition may recommend medicinal cannabis to a patient to get a prescription under the Medical Cannabis Access Programme. Medical cannabis prescriptions are only written when all other forms of treatment have failed.

What are the qualifying medical conditions for eligibility?

• Spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis
• Intractable nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy
• Severe, refractory (treatment-resistant) epilepsy.

What are the medical program limits?

It is unlawful in Ireland to possess cannabis flowers or any other non-pharmaceutical cannabis product, even if a doctor has recommended it.

What methods of use are permitted under the medical program?

• Inhalation
• Sublingual
• Tablet/ Pill format

Is there home delivery for medical cannabis?

Some websites provide patients with medical cannabis home delivery services.

Is CBD legal in Ireland?

Yes, CBD is legal in Ireland. If the CBD oil is made from industrial hemp strains that the EU has approved and has less than 0.2% THC in it, it is lawful in Ireland.

Is cannabis decriminalized in Ireland?

Yes, cannabis is decriminalized in Ireland. The amount and planned use of cannabis determine the penalties for possession in Ireland.

There is a degree of discretion that the Irish police, or gardaí, can use when handling minor amounts of cannabis. To validate a cannabis conviction, the Garda Forensic Science Laboratory must examine the alleged product.