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Is cannabis legal in Ireland?

Medical only

Short answer: Only for medical use. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Ireland.

Last checked against the official sources on this page on 6 September 2026.

Country

Recreational use is prohibited. The Medical Cannabis Access Programme (2019) allows prescribed cannabis products for a short list of conditions. A 2023 Oireachtas committee recommended decriminalizing personal possession; not yet enacted.

Rules for this jurisdiction are being curated. Check back soon.