Clare TD's partner who uses cannabis derivative to stop seizures fined for possessing cannabis

John Montaine has been seizure-free for the past six years due to taking a cannabis derivative, THC oil

John Montaine pleaded guilty to the illegal possession of cannabis at the family home in Kilrush, on February 11 last year.

The partner of Clare independent TD, Violet Anne Wynne, has lost most of his teeth from severe epileptic seizures in the past.

That is according to the solicitor for John Montaine (40), Patrick Moylan, who told a court that Mr Montaine has been seizure-free for the past six years arising from him taking a cannabis derivative, THC oil.