PQ 122
158 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will reconsider her decision not to allow cannabis- based drugs to be used for the medical treatment of multiple sclerosis sufferers and other patients; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that such drugs are legally prescribed in other countries; if her further attention has been drawn to the fact that Irish citizens must live abroad to receive such medication; if she is satisfied that their rights as Irish citizens are protected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42398/10]
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16 November 2010
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16 November 2010 · Banned Substances
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Costello, Joe.
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16 November 2010
Summary
158 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will reconsider her decision not to allow cannabis- based drugs to be used for the medical treatment of multiple sclerosis sufferers and other patients; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that such drugs are legally prescribed in other countries; if her further attention has been drawn to the fact that Irish citizens must live abroad to receive such medication; if she is satisfied that their rights as Irish citizens are protected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42398/10]
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16 November 2010
Banned Substances
158 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will reconsider her decision not to allow cannabis- based drugs to be used for the medical treatment of multiple sclerosis sufferers and other patients; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that such drugs are legally prescribed in other countries; if her further attention has been drawn to the fact that Irish citizens must live abroad to receive such medication; if she is satisfied that their rights as Irish citizens are protected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42398/10]
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Banned Substances
Banned Substances
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- Costello, Joe. · Asking member
- Minister for Health and Children · Minister for Health and Children · Addressed to
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- Official source: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2010-11-16/122/
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