cannabis Archives – The College View

Cannabis and cocaine common amongst students

February 2, 2022

One-third of students reported drug use in the last year and one-fifth reported drug use in the last month.

Over 263 million people use marijuana annually

April 20, 2020

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.

Covid-19 pandemic has major effect on the Irish drug trade

April 15, 2020

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.

Irish patients will not be given medicinal cannabis until government find quality assured supplier

November 14, 2018

Finding a quality assured cannabis provider is causing a delay for specific patients receiving treatment under the medicinal access programme.

Canadian cannabis legalised

October 17, 2018

Canada decriminalised the use of marijuana on October 17, making it the second country to do so after Uruguay.

4,000 pills seized on their way to Galway Rag Week

February 22, 2017

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.’

SSDP welcome report providing access to cannabis for certain conditions

February 22, 2017

Minister for Health Simon Harris has said that a report recommending access to cannabis products for certain conditions will be implemented.

No official opposition to cannabis referendum

April 6, 2016

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

Cannabis referendum to be expected if SSDP have their way

April 8, 2015

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.

The Great Debate: Marijuana should be legal in Ireland

April 8, 2015

With so many people smoking weed, should it be made legal in Ireland?

NUI Galway students vote yes in cannabis referendum

March 11, 2015

NUI Galway has become the first Students’ Union in Europe to vote in favour of the legalisation of cannabis. Kevin Kelly reports.

Gafa le ceist an channabais

October 15, 2014

Níl lá dá dtéann thart, nach mbíonn scéal ar leith faoi channabas sna meáin.

Is it time to legalise cannabis?

November 6, 2013

With Ming Flanagan’s cannabis bill re-igniting the question of legalising cannabis, we look at both sides of the story.