Two weeks ago, with guidance from @HempFedIreland, we sent a lengthy email to TD's and councillors from every major party. It detailed in polite but not uncertain terms the current state of total disarray faced by our industry.
NOW I WAS going to write in big screaming letters:
Sinn Fèin Supports Cannabis Reform in Ireland!!
But I would not want to put words in anyone's mouth...
So instead! I'll quote the crux of it below. From the office of Mary Lou McDonald folks. Thank you to David Cullinane and Pa Daly for their help in this!
"It is our understanding an undertaking by the Department of Health was given in relation to CBD products where there is less than 0.2 per cent THC present. This now appears to be contradicted by the department’s current stance. Sinn Féin have sought an explanation twice now from
the Department of Health via the Health Committee, clarity on this matter should be provided by the Ministers for Health and Justice.
Interactions and engagement with business owners in relation to CBD products must be clear, fair and give a full rationale as to the legal basis
for the prohibition of any products for sale.
To date the responses provided by the Department of Health are wholly insufficient, and they do not address the CJEU ruling on products containing trace amounts of THC not falling under the Single Convention. Sinn Féin have sought
a comprehensive briefing note on the issue, which is still outstanding."
A noticeable trend amongst our older generation of customer - as we engage with them quite frequently, plus have family members in similar circumstances - is a sometimes dramatic drop in their use of existing prescribed medications.
by Eva Short, 17th March 2021, via Business Post Ireland.
An Irish firm representing “blue chip” and “international” medicinal cannabis companies has lobbied government ministers and officials in a bid to establish Ireland as an “export centre” for Europe.
Green Leaf Agri,
an Irish advisory company set up in October 2018 by Michael Power and Thomas Lynch, held in-person and virtual meetings with the Department of Health and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment advocating for legislation to allow for the cultivation and export of
medicinal cannabis in Ireland.
Despite achieving considerable access to politicians and officials, the company said it believed the government was being too slow to “follow through” on what it said was an economic opportunity.
Ireland holds a special place in the hearts and imaginations of the outside world. For all its problems, we genuinely love this Country and its people. So it's with this in mind we here at Little Collins wish everyone a most genuine and enjoyable St. Patrick's Day ☘️🇮🇪💚
Of course my wife Íde has her own very Irish memories of this day, growing up here.
St. Patrick's Day in Melbourne was certainly not missed either! Let me tell you we're quite familiar with Irish music and the accompanying craic :-)
Finally, I'd like to express solidarity with many people across Ireland not consuming alcohol today due to ongoing recovery and/or addiction treatment.
Giving up alcohol is one of the hardest things you'll do, esp. on days like these. Keep pushing! ✊