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Cannabis set to be legalised in Ireland for medicinal use
Legislation’s sponsor says it would be good news for people suffering chronic illness
Medicinal cannabis is on its way to becoming legal in Ireland Getty
Irish legislators have passed a bill to make cannabis legal for medicinal use after the government said it would not stand in the way.
The bill seeks to legalise and regulate cannabis products for those suffering serious illnesses like cancer, multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia, as well as people who live with chronic pain.
Its sponsor, People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny, said that if finalised it would give doctors the power to decide if their patients would benefit from the drug, RTÉ reported. The bill was passed in Ireland’s lower house without a vote.
It is the latest in a series of moves by politicians around the world to make marijuana legal for medical use. A school district in New Jersey, USA, has even allowed the drug to be administered to pupils on its grounds by a parent or guardian.
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