FG TD open to cannabis decriminalisation

A Fine Gael TD has revealed he is open to the decriminalisation of cannabis along the lines pioneered in Portugal.

FG TD open to cannabis decriminalisation

Clare politician Joe Carey stressed he was not backing full legalisation of the drug after he asked constituents for their views via his Facebook page.

The move was prompted by a Dáil bid by Independent TD Luke “Ming” Flanagan to regulate production and supply of cannabis and allow people to cultivate up to six plants at home.

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