Lead Story
Cannabis and cocaine common amongst students
One-third of students reported drug use in the last year and one-fifth reported drug use in the last month. Read more…
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National News
Over 263 million people use marijuana annually
Over 263 million people around the globe use marijuana annually, researchers say. As the world celebrates Weed Day (420), scientists investigate the negative effects of marijuana use.
National News
Covid-19 pandemic has major effect on the Irish drug trade
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major effect on the Irish drug trade, ultimately decimating the cocaine industry but increasing demand for cannabis, according to Gardaí and community officers.
Health
Irish patients will not be given medicinal cannabis until government find quality assured supplier
Finding a quality assured cannabis provider is causing a delay for specific patients receiving treatment under the medicinal access programme. Read more…
DCU News
Canadian cannabis legalised
Canada decriminalised the use of marijuana on October 17, making it the second country to do so after Uruguay. Read more…
News
4,000 pills seized on their way to Galway Rag Week
Four thousand ecstasy pills and herbal cannabis were seized in Galway, all of which were suspected to be destined for the unofficial Galway ‘rag week.’
National News
SSDP welcome report providing access to cannabis for certain conditions
Minister for Health Simon Harris has said that a report recommending access to cannabis products for certain conditions will be implemented. Read more…
News
No official opposition to cannabis referendum
No student or group has registered as opposing the passing of the referendum which will mandate the DCU Students’ Union to support and campaign for the legalisation of cannabis. Students will be asked to vote Read more…
DCU News
Cannabis referendum to be expected if SSDP have their way
DCU students should expect to see a referendum to be held on campus regarding the SU’s stance on cannabis in the next academic year. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
Features
The Great Debate: Marijuana should be legal in Ireland
With so many people smoking weed, should it be made legal in Ireland? Read more…
Articles
NUI Galway students vote yes in cannabis referendum
NUI Galway has become the first Students’ Union in Europe to vote in favour of the legalisation of cannabis. Kevin Kelly reports. Read more…
Ilghnéitheach
Gafa le ceist an channabais
Níl lá dá dtéann thart, nach mbíonn scéal ar leith faoi channabas sna meáin.
News Features
Is it time to legalise cannabis?
With Ming Flanagan’s cannabis bill re-igniting the question of legalising cannabis, we look at both sides of the story. Read more…