Cannabis

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Three arrests as €735k worth of  drugs and cash seized in Garda operations in Limerick and Cork
Three arrests as €735k worth of  drugs and cash seized in Garda operations in Limerick and Cork
In a search of a premises in Blackrock, gardaí seized 1kg of suspected amphetamine with an approximate value of €15,000, as well as 3kg worth of suspected cannabis valued at €50,000

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

Surge in cannabis-related injuries since it was legalised in Canada
Surge in cannabis-related injuries since it was legalised in Canada
Review of almost 50 research papers on the impact of cannabis legalisation in Canada found an increase in attendances at A&E for cannabis-related injuries in young children and teenagers

Thu, 11 Jul, 2024

Cannabis with street value of more than €6.8m seized in Dublin
Cannabis with street value of more than €6.8m seized in Dublin
The discovery was made following a joint operation between the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Revenue’s Customs Service on Friday

Sat, 06 Jul, 2024

Man in prison hands of behind hold Steel cage jail bars. offender criminal locked in jail.
Letters to the Editor: Decriminalise drugs for the greater good
A reader proposes that the benefits of decriminalising drugs include enhancing public health and reducing the costs associated with treating drug use as a crime

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Macro of oxycodone opioid tablets with prescription bottles against dark background
Ireland is the worst EU country for drug deaths, suffering four times the average fatality rate 
European Drug Report 2024: Ireland had 322 drug-induced deaths in 2020 — 97 deaths per million people, compared to the EU average of 22.5

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Growing cannabis or hemp plants for alternative medicine. Close up view of agronomist's hands checking plant quality.
Irish Examiner view: It's time to stop thinking of cannabis as a 'soft' drug
The HSE's Safer Nightlife initiative is certainly welcome — but we need to reject the fantasy that cannabis is harmless 

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Thailand’s PM wants to outlaw cannabis two years after drug was decriminalised
Thailand’s PM wants to outlaw cannabis two years after drug was decriminalised
The prime minister of Thailand, the first country in Asia to legalise cannabis two years ago, has said that he wants to outlaw the drug again amid concerns that lack of regulation had made it available to children and increased crimes.

Wed, 08 May, 2024

US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic policy shift
US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic policy shift
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.

Wed, 01 May, 2024

German campaigners light up to celebrate legalisation of cannabis
German campaigners light up to celebrate legalisation of cannabis
German campaigners have lit celebratory joints after the country liberalised rules on cannabis to allow possession of small amounts.

Mon, 01 Apr, 2024

Nuclear power plant with dusk landscape.
Letters to the Editor: Nuclear energy is far from inevitable 
A reader responds to another letter-writer's concerns about nuclear power 

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Germany’s parliament votes to back plans to allow ‘cannabis clubs’
Germany’s parliament votes to back plans to allow ‘cannabis clubs’
German politicians have approved a government plan to liberalise rules on cannabis. The move paves the way for the country to decriminalise limited amounts of marijuana and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy it for recreational purposes.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Romanian man appears in court in connection with €6.5m Rosslare drugs haul
Romanian man appears in court in connection with €6.5m Rosslare drugs haul
The court heard that the accused man said 'I'm sorry' when he was cautioned on each charge 

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

Thailand set to crack down on cannabis market with ban on ‘recreational’ use
Thailand set to crack down on cannabis market with ban on ‘recreational’ use
Two years after Thailand made cannabis legal, the country appears set to crack down on its freewheeling drug market with a ban on “recreational” use.

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

CC PALESTINIAN DEMONSTRATION
Government to defer decriminalising cannabis bill for nine months 
People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West Gino Kenny will bring forward a bill on Wednesday that would allow a person to possess up to 7g of cannabis herb

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

CC PALESTINIAN DEMONSTRATION
GPs and psychiatrists urging cabinet ministers to oppose legalisation of possession of cannabis for personal use
Concerned medics also contacted party leaders and health spokespeople

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

Gardaí asked to open their lockers after €100k drugs haul goes missing in station
Gardaí asked to open their lockers after €100k drugs haul goes missing in station
Extensive search has been conducted of the station and its environs, including garages, offices, outhouses, and portable buildings since cannabis went missing after seizure last week

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

Cannabis bill 'a stepping stone to debate about legalisation’
Cannabis bill 'a stepping stone to debate about legalisation’
Gino Kenny TD says public opinion has shifted, with more and more people being in favour of legalisation and regulation

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

CITIZENS' ASSEMBLY
Cormac O'Keeffe: Forcing a square peg into the round hole of Irish drug laws
There is a long road ahead in political circles in implementing drug law changes, writes Security Correspondent Cormac O'Keeffe

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

The Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use
Politicians 'must show courage to oversee decriminalisation of drugs'
Paul Reid says Oireachtas and Government must work out how to implement the recommendations of the Citizen's Assembly on Drugs Use

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Casual drug users are the 'driving force' of gangs and gun attacks
Casual drug users are the 'driving force' of gangs and gun attacks
Community activist Philip Jennings talks to Cormac O'Keeffe about the link after the Christmas Eve shooting

Sun, 14 Jan, 2024

Medical Marijuana
Study finds no evidence cannabis lowers long-term illicit opioid use
“Even though we found no evidence to suggest a long-term relationship between cannabis and opioid use, I wouldn’t make any conclusions around the efficacy of cannabis as a treatment for pain,” the lead author of the study said

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Cannabis green leaves in medical plus sign emblem frame on white background.
Going to pot: using cannabis derivatives as medicinal treatments
Strict guidelines control access to medical cannabis but there are calls to broaden regulations so more people can avail of its therapeutic properties 

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Cork judge's approach to drugs sentencing should be adopted more widely
Irish Examiner view: Cork judge's approach to drugs sentencing should be adopted more widely
Recently retired judge Olann Kelleher's use of his discretionary powers when dealing with first offenders has had an extraordinary success rate

Sat, 28 Oct, 2023

Cormac O'Keeffe: Drugs assembly sets goal and leaves it to Oireachtas to reach it
Cormac O'Keeffe: Drugs assembly sets goal and leaves it to Oireachtas to reach it
Given their massive and complex task, and the limited time available to them, the assembly has done its bit for society. It is now in the hands of the politicians

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

Citizens Assembly backs 'comprehensive health-led' approach in drug possession cases
Citizens Assembly backs 'comprehensive health-led' approach in drug possession cases
The vote was 'extremely tight' for cannabis, where the split between a comprehensive health-led approach and outright legalisation, was only split by one vote

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

Citizens' Assembly recommends change in laws criminalising drug possession for personal use
Citizens' Assembly recommends change in laws criminalising drug possession for personal use
The assembly, which has 99 members, was set up by the Government to examine drug legislation, policies and services

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

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GPs issue warning of 'profound and lasting' adverse impact of cannabis use
Doctors' organisation said while evidence indicates potential therapeutic benefits, there are 'notable public health and health impacts' linked with cannabis use

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

Stock house building
Letters to the Editor: Ireland's housing crisis is a shortage of political will
One reader says our fundamental problem is not a shortage of housing, while others consider topics including the National Gender Service, and pay and conditions in the Defence Forces 

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Cannabis research
Third-level survey shows 1 in 6 first years are current drug users
Students take drugs "for fun" - something that might not be "palatable", UCC student services chief says

Sat, 30 Sep, 2023

John Gilligan says Veronica Guerin's death 'did not matter' to him
John Gilligan says Veronica Guerin's death 'did not matter' to him
First part of TV documentary airs hours after crime boss walked free from Spanish court despite confessing to drugs and weapons charges

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

Cocaine in plastic packet on black background
15 Defence Forces members dismissed or facing dismissal after positive drug tests
Defence Forces conducted 1,015 individual drugs tests in 2022 resulting in 17 positives

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

FRANCE-DEMO-DRUG-CANNABIS
Major review confirms cannabis use associated with poor mental health
Researchers also examined cannabis-based medicines and found that 'most outcomes' claimed are supported by 'weak evidence'

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

Teens and young adults should avoid cannabis — major new review recommends
Teens and young adults should avoid cannabis — major new review recommends
However, cannabis-based medicines could help reduce chronic pain and could help reduce spasms among people with multiple sclerosis

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

Drug trafficking cannabis marijuana euro bills
S Catherine Conlon: Cannabis and public health — legalisation is not the answer 
The Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use should prioritise the critical and evidence-based interventions supporting prevention and treatment

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

German cabinet to back liberalising rules on cannabis possession and sale
German cabinet to back liberalising rules on cannabis possession and sale
Germany’s cabinet is to approve a plan to liberalise rules on cannabis, setting the scene for the European Union’s most populous member to decriminalise possession of limited amounts and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy the substance for ...

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

Two arrested as gardaí seize €1.63m worth of cocaine and cannabis in Dublin
Two arrested as gardaí seize €1.63m worth of cocaine and cannabis in Dublin
The drugs seized will now be sent for further analysis

Sun, 06 Aug, 2023

Five arrested as drugs worth €2.1m and a pair of pill-making machines seized by gardaí
Five arrested as drugs worth €2.1m and a pair of pill-making machines seized by gardaí
The garda operation targeted transnational organised crime

Sun, 16 Jul, 2023

EU report: Double whammy of high purity and new chemicals pose unknown risk to drug users
EU report: Double whammy of high purity and new chemicals pose unknown risk to drug users
Ireland has the highest usage rates for cocaine in the EU and second highest MDMA (ecstasy) rates

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

DENIS SCANNELL
'Ava is at peace now': Cork campaigner Vera Twomey pays tribute to daughter after death
13-year-old Ava suffered with a rare form of epilepsy, the symptoms of which were eased by the use of cannabis

Sun, 28 May, 2023

Growing cannabis or hemp plants for alternative medicine. Close up view of agronomist's hands checking plant quality.
Irish Examiner View: Costs of cannabis decriminalisation unclear
Cannabis remains Ireland’s and Europe’s most popular drug, with an estimated 15.5% of people aged 15-34 reporting using cannabis in the last year.

Mon, 08 May, 2023

Singapore executes man for co-ordinating cannabis delivery
Singapore executes man for co-ordinating cannabis delivery
Singapore has executed a man accused of co-ordinating a cannabis delivery, despite pleas for clemency from his family and protests from activists that he was convicted on weak evidence.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

FRANCE-DEMO-DRUG-CANNABIS
Cannabis is being adulterated with dangerous synthetics, Citizens’ Assembly hears
“We have now begun the most ambitious and far-reaching discussion on drugs use and national drugs policy that has ever taken place in Ireland," said Assembly chairperson Paul Reid.

Sun, 16 Apr, 2023

Drugs in the form of powder and tablets, a spoon and a syringe on a black background mockup
Cormac O'Keeffe: Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use has been given a mammoth task 
As the Citizens’ Assembly gathers for the first time this weekend, Cormac O'Keeffe examines the big questions it proposes to tease out over just six weekends between now and October

Sat, 15 Apr, 2023

Two arrested following discovery of cannabis grow house in Mayo
Two arrested following discovery of cannabis grow house in Mayo
Gardaí seized cannabis plants worth €432,800 during a search in the Killala area, yesterday evening

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

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