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Green Party policy on marijuana

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Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “19th October 2016 The Green Party have called for the decriminalisation of drug use and the legalisation of cannabis for medi...” ‐greenparty.ie

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but only for medical use

The Green Party strongly supports the use of medical marijuana. In 2019, they welcomed the signing of legislation that allowed for the operation of the Medical Cannabis Access Programme in Ireland, which enables medical practitioners to prescribe cannabis-based products for certain medical conditions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

The Green Party strongly supports the legalization, taxation, and regulation of marijuana instead of criminalizing it. In their 2020 General Election Manifesto, they proposed the establishment of cannabis social clubs and a regulated cannabis market, as well as the decriminalization of drug possession for personal use. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

The Irish Green Party supports the decriminalization of marijuana and has called for a regulated cannabis market. In their 2020 General Election Manifesto, they proposed the establishment of cannabis social clubs. However, their focus is more on regulation and decriminalization rather than full legalization. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

While the Green Party supports decriminalization and regulation of marijuana, they have not explicitly called for the immediate release of those serving time solely for drug offenses. However, their stance on drug policy reform suggests that they would be in favor of such measures. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

The Green Party does not support the continued criminalization of marijuana. They have consistently advocated for decriminalization and regulation, as well as the establishment of a legal and regulated cannabis market. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

The Green Party opposes increasing penalties for non-violent drug offenders. They believe in a harm reduction approach to drug policy and have called for the decriminalization of drug possession for personal use, as well as the establishment of supervised injection facilities. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Green Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,951 voters that identify as Green Party.

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