TD: 'Pros far outweigh the cons' of legalising medicinal cannabis

Cannabis could soon be legally available in Ireland for medical purposes.

TD: 'Pros far outweigh the cons' of legalising medicinal cannabis
Thu, 01 Dec, 2016 - 05:57

Cannabis could soon be legally available in Ireland for medical purposes.

TDs are going to debate a bill today allowing doctors prescribe the drug to those with serious illnesses.

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