Medicinal cannabis campaigner, Vera Twomey, who fought a lengthy campaign to secure THC oil for her sick daughter is set to publish a book detailing her experiences later this year.

Irish rugby coach Joe Schmidt has encouraged families of seriously ill children living long-term in hospital to be “open” and share their personal stories to help stay positive.

New treatments for epilepsy could be developed thanks to international research in which more than 600 Irish patients were involved.

A man in his mid-60s, who has suffered from life-long epilepsy, was yesterday made a ward of court by the president of the High Court, Mr Justice Peter Kelly.

A HSE clinical advisor warned senior colleagues last year that the executive knew the names and addresses of 1,700 women of childbearing-age who were prescribed a drug that can harm the foetus, and must consider its “duty of care” by potentially writing to them directly.

Over 80% of young people living with epilepsy in Ireland have concerns about their condition.

Clara Sequin is one of thousands of young people in Ireland living with epilepsy. She has had to grow up quickly, says Áilin Quinlan

An Irish mother whose sons have been affected by exposure to an epilepsy drug has told European medical experts they must ensure that all women taking the drug are aware of the risks.

A drug derived from cannabis offers new hope to people with untreatable forms of epilepsy, according to the results of a new study.

Around half of those with epilepsy don't think they receive enough support in the workplace.

An expert group is to devise guidelines to provide clarity for doctors and patients on the safe use of cannabinoid derivatives to treat people with severe epilepsy at a time when debate on its merits is high on the political agenda.

The HPRA report recommended against the use of medical cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain.

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The mother of a girl with a rare form of epilepsy says she has been encouraged by the efforts Health Minister Simon Harris has made to secure treatment for the condition in Ireland.

A Cork woman has pleaded with the Health Minister to consider legalising a form of cannabis that could ease her daughter's epileptic seizures.

People with epilepsy often encounter a lack of awareness in the workplace. Some don’t even get as far as securing a job because of their condition, says Áilín Quinlan.

The controversial star - who suffers from epilepsy - has revealed she is set to go under the knife in a bid to reduce the number of seizures she has.