Marijuana is currently illegal to possess, grow, distribute or sell in Ireland. People caught possessing small amounts of marijuana may receive a fine of up to €1,269. Those in possession of large amounts of marijuana may be charged with trafficking and sentenced to long prison terms.
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Marijuana should be legalized, and could be taxed and regulated, it should absolutely be decriminalised. I strongly believe that those who were imprisoned for drug offenses should be immediately released in addition to the legalization of marijuana.
@96CRC9R2yrs2Y
yes but it should be legal to those who have permits
@97YCF7SSocial Democrats2yrs2Y
Yes, but it's use should be limited to private locations
@B2GVP7S5 days5D
Yes, but a lot of consultation would be required and only for medical use in exceptional cases (for example cancer patients or multiple sclerosis)
@9ZVHMPY2mos2MO
I think legalize it but put out the true information about the benefits but also about the dangers and let people make their own choice on it
@9ZTZ4P52mos2MO
Yes but only for medicinal use when it’s proven to benefit eg. Mental illness , but have strict policies on it
@9ZTP7262mos2MO
Cannabis will always find a way, there will always be users and it would be more beneficial to the public to have this regulated. Studies across the world has shown how much more danger is brought in the illegal market, young people disadvantaged or not are being taken advantage of by gangs and older adults, criminalised and often given records that affect the ability to find work. These people should be given help and resources to do better rather than criminalised at such young ages which is known to start a cycle. Neither should anyone be criminalised for addiction. The current system is feeding what it is trying to fight.
@9ZT4LML 2mos2MO
Maybe, pending more research into the public affects of it. Any non-violont drug offenders should be released or have their cases reviewed.
@9ZM3M6DSocial Democrats2mos2MO
a mixture of both: yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenders & legalise, tax and regulate marijuana
@9ZF7M5H2mos2MO
Should have a 2 year trial. If adverse effects occur continue to criminalise. However legalisation would create huge capital through sales tax tourism and could see current addiction levels from hard class A drugs drop
@9ZCHNJL3mos3MO
It should be legalised for health and medical benefits but also for people over a certain age due to the long term effects from people who smoke at an early age due to brain development.
@9YLL8623mos3MO
I don’t believe that it should be criminalised but I don’t think it’s the most harmful drug there is. I don’t think it should be made avaliable in your local shop but I don’t think there should be a ban on it and penalties for being caught with it.
@9ZQPM922mos2MO
Decriminalise possesion but not to be sold in general retail stores, increase funding for rehab and prevention, support and treatment for those affected by drug related mental health issues
Don't legalise it yet. Just decriminalise it first. Legalising it and attempting to tax it will be a disaster like many other countries.
@9ZMG2XZIndependent2mos2MO
Put resources into enforcement of current laws. More garda, more prison places, judges willing to clean up society
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Yes, but mainly for medical use. Decriminalise it and provide harm reduction safeguards and education for everyone as well as addition treatment for anyone dealing with addition
@9ZRY6KK2mos2MO
If it was to become legal, there should be designated shops for it to be sold and designated areas for use. There should be a max amount a person can purchase/carry at a given time.
@9NNFW3Q8mos8MO
Depending on a case to case basis. If someone uses it for pain relief for example that should be allowed
@9NSBV4S8mos8MO
No, Marijuana should only be legalized for medical use subject to a prescription from a general practitioner
me and the bais can get the haze
@8V5VN9Y3yrs3Y
Yes, immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses, as well as legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it.
@8SPX4Q7Social Democrats4yrs4Y
Yes but only allowed to use it on private property
@8RP2FN44yrs4Y
Build rehabilitation services in Ireland and only arrest people for selling drugs
@8RLNWTK4yrs4Y
Yes but I think there should be an age limit for users similar to alcohol, I think it should be illegal to use marijuana under the age of 25 or 18.
@8QJHVBS4yrs4Y
Decriminalise drugs, get addicts help.
Only once it's legal in northern Ireland.
@8JMRW494yrs4Y
I think they should legalise the use of marijuana to make it controlled and safer
@8J7R76S4yrs4Y
Treat drug use as a public health issue and focus on rehabilitation rather then incarceration
@8DQ9ZDZ4yrs4Y
legalize marijuana and decriminalize all drug use. fund public research into legalization of other drugs
@8CWNV9J4yrs4Y
Yes, but with stigma and mockery
Given the lack of research into the topic, I will withhold judgment.
@993M9MM2yrs2Y
Yes, but only in used/bought/sold in small amounts.
@98JC92W2yrs2Y
Yes but with strict rules on possession and use
@97Y9GGR2yrs2Y
Have it available only in a private businesses premises, only smoke it there (like a pub with alcohol) and strictly only over 25's)
@96ZHD97Fianna Fáil2yrs2Y
Yes, but only to be sold in chemists and to be taken in private
@93ZQZXK2yrs2Y
The state must regulate production and processing
@93DVBCW3yrs3Y
Yes, but only medicinally, release anyone serving time solely time for drug uses alone.
Yes, but we should offer livestock farmers growing rights first in exchange for reducing the national herd, tax and regulate also (tariff same as cigarettes)
@8XSVGX7Social Democrats3yrs3Y
No, major efforts should be made to reduce the public's reliance on drugs and alcohol across the board instead of normalising more of it. Marijuana is still an addictive, mind altering substance and can still cause harm.
Yes, but we should offer livestock farmers growing rights first in exchange for reducing the national herd ,tax and regulate also (tariff same as cigarettes)
@8WLSJ733yrs3Y
I support the legalisation of cannabis oil for medical purposes
@8W7FWRG3yrs3Y
Have the system that Portugal has
Yes, but we should offer beef farmers growing rights first in exchange for reducing the national herd ,tax and regulate also (tariff same as cigarettes)
yes marijunana should be legal for medical reasons but should be scripted in moderation
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