David Cullinane
Ceist:410. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of Ministerial licenses currently in use for medical cannabis. [30420/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 10 July 2024
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Freagraí scríofa
A Ministerial Licence issued pursuant to Section 14 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, entitles the clinician licensee to prescribe, import, supply, possess and administer a cannabis-based product containing Tetrahydrocannabinol.
To date 372 Ministerial Licences have been issued to clinicians for the treatment of 77 different patients. Currently 28 patients are being treated under the programme.