🌵 Regenerative Psychedelic Agroforestry 🌲A Japanese gardener designs a garden on a time scale where their grandchildren will not live to see it finished.
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The third report in 10 years to recommend the Irish government decriminalise personal drug possession while preserving Gardai stop-and-search powers that inflicts trauma on communities without oversight or reform of any kind, a paradox left for the next Dail report to deal with.
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If the US want to continue its companies operating here then it better amend its own Export Administration Act instead of interfering with Irish laws
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Doctor: “My patient is receiving great relief from cannabis for her arthritis”
Judge: “There is a reason cannabis is illegal, it's not good for your health and you're addicted to it”
Two health assessments, only one qualified.
independent.ie/irish-news/co… #cannabisreformIreland
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In Rotterdam people consume safely in coffeeshops away from the public. This is the solution. Prohibition creates an unsafe environment for people consuming drugs.
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The Green Party didn't even show up to the discussion on cannabis decriminalisation today. What's that about @greenparty_ie
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Today I sent a letter with samples of coca leaf to each member of the Oireachtas Committee on Drug Use to raise awareness about the harms of prohibition #SupportDontPunish
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A €100 fine for possessing three cannabis plants (in veg) with intent to distribute to others at a property in Dublin. Decriminalise small private sharing of cannabis over black market prohibition? #cannabisreformireland #decriminaliseireland
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Results from the pilot study in the Netherlands will become the blueprint in which the rest of the EU can legislate for safe access to cannabis.
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0617/…
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Thailand legalised cannabis on the 9th of June 2022
The very next day it's neighbour Malaysia voted in Parliament to abolished the death penalty which had 905 people on death row for drug trafficking.
Cannabis legalisation saves lives.
@IrishCanna
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Disappointing to see the spread of disinformation on @NewstalkFM this morning, cannabis causing murder @DrChrisLukeCork is a grifter looking for attention to his hysterical 'cannabis-related violence' hypothesis. Can you clarify your scientific methodology or just talk shite?
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A kilo of cannabis is valued by Gardai & Revenue at €20,000 meanwhile in Colorado it costs $2,000 legally at retail.
The money being made is artificially pumped by prohibition.
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Fine the airlines and put an arms embargo on Israeli at the very least @FineGael #Vote4Peace
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Imagine giving a licence to cultivate cannabis in Ireland (for the export market) to a tobacco company that are $1.3 Billion in debt & already filed for bankruptcy 6 months ago.
@MichealMartinTD was the Minister of Health who introduced the smoking ban 🤯
#cannabisreformireland
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Ireland banned Russian aircraft from entering its airspace the day after the invasion in Ukraine but when it comes to genocide by Israel entering 400-days they hideout in the DNC #Vote4Peace
The Ditch has uncovered a second Israel-bound cargo flight that flew over Irish sovereign airspace this year – loaded with 23 tonnes of weapons for the IDF
Detonators, tear gas and ammunition primer for assault rifles used by the IDF in Gaza were onboard
ontheditch.com/second-plane/
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Hundreds of people who use drugs at #EP24 will be arrested to meet quotas for fines.
Under the Health Diversion Approach this also means mandatory treatment.
Harm reduction in Ireland is #fakeharmreduction
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I'm currently in New York where an adult can safely buy quality-assured cannabis from licensed establishments. The risk of inadvertently consuming synthetic cannabinoids is significantly reduced in a legal environment #cannabisreformireland
Crainn told TheJournal that 'we have high amounts of dangerous, synthetic drugs entering the market which are putting people who consume cannabis at great risk'
'The failure to regulate cannabis is a dereliction of duty from our politicians.'
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Legalisation got 36 first preference votes and it still lost, manipulated by splitting "Health led" into two options and allowing Status Quo into the debate in the first place... right
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I'm standing as an Independent candidate for Ireland South advocating for peace, wellbeing and social justice.
We must ensure the EU Parliament opposes war and champions peace.
Find the link in my bio to follow the campaign #EUelections2024 #VoteforPeace
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Imagine if magic mushrooms were legal to sell, but only under 0.2% psylicibin. So distributors were dipping the mushroom in ethanol to extract everything off the mushroom and then sprayed flavours and terpines back on when it dries.
This is the CBD bud industry. Legalise it all.
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It is a fundamental class issue that a man in a suit representing the landlord party will take the stage and spew a load of stigmatising unfounded lies to withhold a particular agenda that makes gangs hundreds of millions in untaxed revenue at the peril of public health.
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People complaining that they can't access alcohol after midnight temporarily; meanwhile a cannabis consumer is considered a criminal any time of the day, permanently. #welcometotheparty
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Replace "pubs" with "cannabis clubs" and see improvements in pubic heath & safety #CannabisReformIreland
thejournal.ie/alcohol-distan…
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Regulate the social and therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms and embrace our cultural heritage. As a treatment for PTSD leaders ought to be given an opportunity to overcome emotional barriers and find common ground in fostering peace through legitimate negotiations #Vote4Peace
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Possessing cannabis is no longer a crime in Germany.
This moment is extra special for anyone that was abstaining for lent.
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10 years ago I was stopped & assaulted by @gardainfo just 50 metres from my mother's house near @UCC Gardaí said they smelled cannabis. Nothing was found after a strip search at the station held until 4am. I was 14 yo the first time & 20 yo the second /1
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I just purchased Narcan #Naloxone in @DuaneReade pharmacy over-the-counter in NYC without ID & next week will take a free training course @LeoVaradkar while you are in the city please meet with State Health Commissioner & harm reduction organisations @matters_network @NEXTDistro
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Although I was eliminated on the 5th count, my first attempt at politics taught me a lot. I found a deeper respect for our democratic process and connected with many intelligent reasonable people. Congratulations to all the victorious candidates. Curious to see my transfers #ee24
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Regulation is the best way to prevent Spice from being sold to young people as cannabis vape juice & jellies. By controlling the market a balance of natural cannabinoids & terpines can be bred. Only those profiting oppose regulation #CannabisReformIreland
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Correction: Cannabis can be detected in a blood analysis 30+ days after its consumption. Therefore testing positive does not necessarily infer one is "under the influence" at that particular time. It's not so straightforward at all. #cannabisreformireland
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On December 7th last, my cousin was found dead in a house in Mayfield. I wish to share my gratitude to @sharonlambert0 for shining a light on drug-related bereavement. It's crucial that Naloxone becomes available over-the-counter #IOAD2024 #FreeNaloxoneNOW #HelpNotHarm
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The Minister for Medical Care in the Netherlands touring a new safely regulated cannabis coffeeshop.
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Garda use State resources to search woman's handbag.
DPP use State resources to bring case to the courts.
Judge use State resources to convict woman.
Solicitors use State resources pretending to give sound Free Legal Aid.
An oppressive cycle for what?
independent.ie/regionals/ker…
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The framing of the #CADrugsUse ballot is flawed. Regulating drugs is not mutually exclusive from a comprehensive health-led approach. It's not one or the other.
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The Joint Committee on Drug Use hears from the Citizen's Assembly who call for urgent action by the State in implementing drug policy reform. Decriminalisation of drug possession & legalisation of plant-based substances was specifically recommended referencing Portugal & Austria.
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I still can't believe I sold my first #NFT for an ETH what a trip. The collector was given a physical airdrop of LSD blotter in addition to receiving this framed 1-of-1 with proceeds going towards drug education & legalisation #HouseofDrugs #LisCon #LisbonBlockchainWeek 🌈☯️☮️🕉️
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So when you assault a garda and the Taoiseach of the country you're called a disrupter but if you grow a plant in the privacy of your own home you're a criminal & going to prison #CannabisReformIreland
Gardaí 'observed' a cannabis plant growing through the window of a Cork man's home who made cannabis tea to deal with sleep issues.
Judge Mary Doran said the man 'is at serious risk' and will sentence him in July.
echolive.ie/corknews/arid-41…
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“We need to open our eyes a little bit. We are so afraid, in a regulated and in a controlled manner, to study this plant that could potentially heal millions of people. We need more education so that doctors can prescribe what’s best for their patients.”
imt.ie/news/cannabis-saved-m…
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Ireland should retain its neutrality and stop the US & Brussels from drawing us into WW3 #Vote4Peace
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“The law will always be a cat-and-mouse game, always be a bit behind, which just strengthens the call for drug-testing facilities.”
echolive.ie/corknews/arid-41…
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A lot of work ahead with the proposed Citizen's Assembly but hopeful for positive reforms to come out of it. The headline is among many other solutions described in the article from a broad consensus. Nobody speaking out against this. @DonnellyStephen
echolive.ie/corknews/Calls-f…
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Thanks to the 4,575 individuals who gave me their #1 first preference vote in Ireland South #EUelections2024 Encouraged by the network of young passionate people I've met across the 10 counties & I believe there's a strong anti-war movement to work on for #GE25
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Will cannabis legalisation become an election issue in Ireland? It has featured throughout the entire US campaign with every candidate and would get the support of many #CannabisReformIreland #GE24
I will legalize recreational marijuana, break down unjust legal barriers, and create opportunities for all Americans to succeed in this new industry.
ALT Graphic representing the Harris-Walz agenda, featuring text that states "legalize recreational marijuana" on a dark blue background.
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Fascinating read about the origins of cannabis in Ireland. The oldest evidence is pollen fossils found in monasteries in Offaly from 544 AD @OffalyGoodVibe supporting George Sigerson's hypothesis that it was introduced by the monks. Also referenced was an article by @HoulihanBrian on the oldest hemp artifact within the Dublin City archives from 1171 #cannabisreformireland medium.com/@dubhempmuseum/th…
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Privileged to vote alongside these two strong women who stood by me throughout the campaign. Thanks to everyone for your messages today. I couldn't have got through this without your support #Vote4Change #Vote4Peace
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420km from Germany here in Rotterdam where cannabis has been safely accessible for 25+ years
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... And we're off! CannEpil first out of the gate. High THC product so that will be a benefit to many patients. Now let's get a range of products to treat multiple conditions and collect the evidence for knowing what works by the end of this pilot #MCAP
thetimes.co.uk/article/hse-w…
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An interview I did with a nurse operating the mobile drug consumption facility in Lisbon. There were five overdoses this year in the van and none were fatal. Police assist with referrals & nobody is ever arrested.
#SupportDontPunish
#DecriminaliseIreland
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@SimonHarrisTD can no longer continue to ignore human rights and undermine International law #ICJGenocideConvention
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It’s confirmed then Ireland is a defacto militarised nation supporting Israel/ US war machine; without a democratic mandate in doing so. Neutrality is a top issue for the majority of the people #Vote4Peace
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Prohibition creates the opportunity for criminal gangs to sell drugs. No amount of Garda resources will prevent it. If you want to reduce criminal enterprise effectively then follow the Canadian model of legal access through regulated stores. You can't fool the electorate.
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The majority of people who use drugs pose no risk to public health. Repeal Ireland's Misuse of Drugs Act and replace it with legislation in the context of human rights and harm reduction #GE24
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Conviction for 36-year-old man cultivating 1 cannabis plant in his garden. Defence solicitor argued he was unemployed "in a bad place" and has now "got his life on track"
Tax money being spent on garden wars turning neighbours against each other. Sad.
msn.com/en-ie/news/other/foo…
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Excellent to see Amnesty International join #SupportDontPunish campaign this year calling for the regulation of drugs #HelpNotHarm
🚨A HUGE MOMENT TODAY📷 as
@amnesty, the worlds' biggest human rights org, publishes its new drug policy position paper - advocating for comprehensive policy and law reform through a human rights lens, including legal regulation of ALL DRUGS amnesty.org/en/documents/POL…
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The Gardaí are coming out in strong support of keeping drugs illegal because... Apparently cocaine cartels are waiting for decriminalisation to start selling them🤔
Drugs have been in Ireland for decades and criminalising people who use them has failed, especially as poly-drug use is at an all time high and the market is being replaced by synthetic opioids 1,000x times stronger than heroin.
At least with safe supply we can ensure conditions are put in place that people must adhere by rather than the current free-for-all black market of unregulated substances for sale tax-free by gangs with more resources than @gardainfo
In a wide-ranging interview, the Garda's top drug officer warns of a 'surge' in drug use if laws - currently being examined by the @CitizAssembly - are liberalised..
@drugsdotie
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All people jailed for minor drug offences should be released immediately and have their convictions expunged #GE24 #CorkSouthCentral
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Testing cannabis that I grew from seed sourced in the Himalaya just for fun.
Test your cannabis free & anonymous through the post. Link in my bio.
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More than just an experiment, hemp is necessary to becoming climate-neutral
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Judge Mary Dorgan considering custodial sentence for woman caught with 9 cannabis plants in Cork. No previous convictions and no evidence of supply.
#cannabisreformireland
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Reconnecting with @Mingflanagan on the campaign & on a personal level is always a pleasure. Our journey began 15 years ago at an LCI protest in Cork. Wishing you the best of luck in MNW a chara.
Fun fact: my first seeds were sown before my Leaving Cert exams ;)
Vielen Dank
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FF drugs policy:
🖕Social media will be required to provide Gardai with access to all private messages of anyone they want
🖕Fund Garda patrolled drones to fly wherever they want
🖕"Tablet presses and electronic devices" to be considered serious crime
🖕More severe prison sentences
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Drink coca leaf tea and discover its traditional uses at this pop-up workshop in Cork City. Bring your own reusable cup and enjoy for free! 🍵
Saving the rainforest means protecting its native plants 🌱 #SupportDontPunish
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The drugs market is currently a free-for-all of unknown substances being consumed openly by anyone without restrictions.
The solution to public drug use is housing, safe supply and drug consumption rooms.
Cork's 'no-go' streets: 'It’s so dangerous that I don’t come into town on my own anymore' irishexaminer.com/news/spotl…
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Come down to Cork's pop-up coca leaf café today for a free cup of tea #AhGoOn #SupportDontPunish
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The Misuse of Drugs Act was introduced in 1977 to protect public health enforced by An Garda Síochána. Now in 2023 the Department of Health are ghosting the Department of Justice for recommendations made by an Oireachtas Justice Committee to regulate cannabis and other plants/ fungi
Meanwhile An Garda Síochána announced at #CADrugsUse they are preparing legislation to introduce mandatory treatment for people caught possessing drugs under the new Diversion Programme or an automatic conviction.
Regulation of drugs is a "health-led approach" despite the Department of Health's refusal to approach the topic and coerced treatment is proven not to work.
How can State agencies under the one government for a tiny island take entirely contradicting positions?
What is going on at the Department of Justice?
New documents released under Freedom of Information Act reveal unparalleled incompetence and confusion with handling of the drugs issue within Government Departments.
🧵A thread...
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Repeal the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 and separate church & drug policy.
Fine Gael & Labour were the Government at the time with Brendan Corish serving as Minister of Health who once told the Dail:
"I am an Irishman second, I am a catholic first... if the hierarchy give me any direction with regard to catholic social teaching or catholic moral teaching, I accept without qualification in all respects the teaching of the hierarchy and the church to which I belong"
Amending a law that was written on Catholic morals is prohibition under a different gown. We need total abolition.
#EndBlame #EndShame #EndCriminalisation
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Decriminalisation policy must include provisions for safe supply through social clubs.
Germany, Spain & Malta are working models. There's no need to believe Ireland is any different to our European neighbours.
We need a compassionate and health lead approach to drug policy.
The policy of criminalisation of the user has failed. We need to protect vulnerable users and help save people’s lives.
Time has come to decriminalise drug users.
Join Us 🌹: labour.ie/join-labour/
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I'm in the race for best blunt rolled out of any candidate in my area as my nomination papers were submitted today
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Natural cannabis has been overtaken by synthetic cannabinoids, another consequence of prohibition. It started with the headshops in '09 and proliferates today with the sale of HHC #GYO
Know your cannabinoids!
THC cannabis flower is no longer the dominant cannabinoid in Ireland.
Prohibition has created a volatile environment, with new dangerous chemicals appearing week after week.
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A Canadian study published in the Harm Reduction Journal surveyed 3,110 people and 83.7% used cannabis to reduce dependency on opioids, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
50% used cannabis to reduce stimulant use, 31% to reduce opioid use, and 25% to reduce alcohol consumption.
Thailand: Professor warns against reclassifying cannabis as illegal narcotic
'Prof. Panthep stressed that cannabis has played a significant role in helping individuals quit more harmful substances like methamphetamine and heroin.' thethaiger.com/hot-news/cann…
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To be fair the number of samples would be higher if the Gardai guaranteed amnesty from arrest, and results were offered in real-time, as defined by the EMCDDA and others as legitimate harm reduction. Otherwise the exercise is virtue signalling with tax-payers money
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The coca leaf each member of the Committee received was purchased directly from the farm in Colombia. Contrary to the hysteria, there are legal & safe avenues to produce indigenous plants in S. America and I find it rich for Irish law enforcement to arrogantly interpret the situation globally. Totally the wrong way of approaching the topic and further driving the market into the cartels hands by keeping the status quo, once again denying the democratic decision-making of #CADrugUse
It’s time the difficult questions were given considerable thought and adequate solutions proposed instead of further damage caused by the Justice & Health Departments.
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Today I sent a letter with samples of coca leaf to each member of the Oireachtas Committee on Drug Use to raise awareness about the harms of prohibition #SupportDontPunish
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There has been a change of public opinion in the last few weeks in relation to reopening certain businesses come summer.
Opinion has also shifted around relegalising cannabis to avoid contaminates, including the recent surge of "Spice" sold as cannabis.
Cannabis club anyone?
Gardaí aware of group attempting to influence businesses to open – despite public health regulations buff.ly/3pQ14GH
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Activist who opened a mobile drug consumption room in Scotland has refused to accept a Caution by police, defending the service is in the public interest to save lives. How many lives does prohibition save and in who's interest does it serve? #HarmReductionSavesLives
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As long as drugs remain illegal, our defence forces are vulnerable to corruption. Legalisation would protect our institutions #RepealTheDrugsAct
A serving member of the Defence Forces has been arrested after a quantity of drugs and cash were discovered at Collins Barracks in Cork city yesterday rte.ie/news/munster/2024/032…
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Either the Government are lying or they're not capable of defending the country. Which is it?
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Listen back to my interview with @kierancuddihy on Newstalk earlier in the week, where I discuss cannabis legalisation from the Netherlands #cannabisreformireland
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The letter campaign posted out to each member of the Oireachtas Committee on Drugs containing coca leaf which are legal to produce in Bolivia, Colombia and Peru. A pop-up coca leaf tea workshop is taking place in Cork City on the 26th of June #SupportDontPunish
@DanaLarsen opened the Coca Leaf Cafe operating in Vancouver safely since 2020.
Cork needs drug consumption facilities as a public health imperative. Safe spaces for drug users can reduce harms, much like pubs regulate alcohol consumption for adults.
The previous Lord Mayor of Cork visited the drug consumption room in Lisbon and I urge @sendboyle to engage with the local community in finding solutions to Ireland's shocking record of drug overdoses. Green's like @oliver_moran have shown support in the past - we will continue in our campaign until Cork becomes a safer city for everyone #HelpNotHarm
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The Advisory Support Group for #CADrugs was announced today. Consisting of 7 members, Paul Reid commended it’s diversity and experience.
Let’s meet the members of the Group:
Dr. Jo-Hanna Ivers @Prof_Jo_Ivers
Associate Professor in Addictions, TCD with a focus on recovery. Recently completed a pilot project funded by the HSE to evaluate the Health Diversion Programme for people with problematic drug and alcohol use facing a prosecution:
tcd.ie/medicine/staff/jivers
Philly McMahon @PhillyMcMahon
Director of NutriQuick that sells readymade meals. Public advocate for drug decriminalisation and safe injection facilities:
independent.ie/irish-news/he…
Mary Cannon is a consultant psychiatrist and Professor of Psychiatric Epidemiology and Youth Mental Health, RCSI and Advisor to Johnny’s Ambassadors who published a paper arguing against #Decrim due to a link with increased mental health in society, despite evidence to the contrary presented by Dr Adam Winstock. Professor Cannon received funding to travel to New Zealand in 2020 to lobby against the referendum to legalise cannabis comparing alcohol and cannabis regulation to “being run over by a truck or a bus”
cathnews.co.nz/2020/08/03/ca…
Joe O’Neill, Chair of the Western Region Drugs and Alcohol Task Force @WesternRDATF actively runs training courses, awareness campaigns & personal development programmes in the region:
wrdatf.ie/wrdatf-staff.php
Ann Ryan, retired District Judge who was involved in some high profile cases involving fraud and employment law. A decade ago advocated for more juvenile detention places and brought the Department of Children to her courtroom to make more space available for a young offenders:
thejournal.ie/bed-available-…
Brian Galvin,
Programme Manager, Health Research Board & Editor of Drugnet Ireland, on behalf of the Department of Health manages the research requirements of the Irish national drugs strategy:
lisbonaddictions.eu/lisbon-a…
John Garry, Professor Queens Belfast School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics leading The Democracy Unit, a research centre established in 2019 focusing on the study of democratic theory, institutions and behaviour. His research interests focus on electoral and deliberative democracy and how Citizens’ Assemblies may contribute to political decision making:
pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/jo…
3) Paul Reid has his own Advisory Group.
The group will give feedback and advice to Paul Reid on the design of the assembly, and identify stakeholders they feel appropriate to bring before the Assembly.
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This is a relief for people who inject drugs and harm reduction workers campaigning over the past decade. Many lives will be saved.
We can't stop here. More drug consumption rooms need to open across the country. Not only for injecting but also smoking.
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People are consuming contaminated synthetic substances in every street corner in Cork City but the Government Minister for Drugs @ColmBurkeTD wants to wait 18 months for Dublin to open a supervised injection facility before planning any meaningful solution #DublinIsIreland
Can we stop talking and just get it done!
7 years after legislation was passed and people are still discussing this.
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New campaign website explains #decriminalisation by demonstrating from Portugal what it means in practice. Videos of the drug consumption rooms and interview with the Portuguese Government responsible for the policy. Portugal will regulate cannabis this year #decriminaliseireland
For anyone interested in the campaign to decriminalise the drug user and regulate the drug supply then head over to our website and check it out. If you want to get involved then send us a message thought the contact section of the website #Decriminalise
decriminalise.ie/
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The newly-elect President of the European Parliament today is from #Malta meanwhile Malta's Authority on the Responsible Use of Cannabis was setup last week to regulate Europe's first legal cannabis market. It just shows you what small island-nations can achieve under democracy.
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We are told that joining NATO is necessary to prepare for a hypothetical Russian invasion and yet IDF/ US Military are already here #Vote4Peace
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The cocaine was found by accident due to difficulties sailing from Storm Agnes and likely already unloaded the majority of it's cargo.
This begs the question; how many of these shipments succeed on a weekly basis and is it time to regulate the coca trade between Colombia & EU?
Today's coverage of investigation into record cocaine haul, with further reports from @SeanMJourno @LizDunphy1 @anewshack
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If the Government are going to make amendments to the list of banned substances then they should also decriminalise possession as recommended by the Citizen’s Assembly
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has warned that the Government must act urgently to ban the distribution and sale of a semi-synthetic cannabis drug rte.ie/news/2024/0917/147041…
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Deputy Garda Commissioner reveals that the Health Diversion Scheme is not effective, as it precludes people with more than one drugs offence in their life. Of 20,000 prosecutions for cannabis possession in the last 3 years only a third qualified for the scheme #RepealTheDrugsAct
Justin Kelly told the Oireachtas Committee on Drugs that An Garda Síochána was “well used to change” and that if new legislation altered the legal approach to possession of drugs for personal use, gardaí will implement it. irishexaminer.com/news/arid-…
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I received some cool submissions from the public the past week with my artwork. One is from a Serbian graphic designer and a random rollie from the son of a friend. There's an artist from Chile living in Cobh who is exhibiting in the Crawford and has offered designs in future.
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Where a person aged 18+ possesses 7g flower or 2.5g hash they must also prove the cannabis is for personal use.
You will still be a criminal if:
• You are a minor possessing any amount
• You are an adult possessing 7g+
• You grow 1 cannabis plant
• You share a joint
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The weapons industry is exempt from the EU's climate targets - while the Irish agri sector is directly impacted. This sends the wrong message to industry.
Last week Duhill Council held a debate with MEP candidates. My position is that I will expose the lobbyists in Brussels.
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Good chats about drug policy & the environmental impacts of #WarOnDrugs We won't make progress towards the U.N Sustainable Development Goals by eradicating plants #WarOnPlants #WarOnPeople #SupportDontPunish
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"As long as we have an unregulated drug supply people will continue to die on the streets"
A bold question requires a bold answer. Well done Paula.
#CADrugUse
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Rest in Peace Tangaraju Suppiah who's only offence was possessing cannabis with intent to supply.
A total disregard for human life at the hands of Singapore's authority and a misjustice carried out today.
I spent a surreal 420 transitting through Singapore and was reminded of their barbaric drugs policy on my visa application.
500g of flowers or 200g of resin carries the death penalty.
@IrlEmbSingapore #RightToLife
Devastating news.
Attempts to prevent the execution of Tangaraju Suppiah for cannabis offences (by family, activists, NGOs, various Govts, & the UN) have failed.
A few hours ago he was murdered by hanging, by the barbaric & shameless @govsingapore
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"If you are found with drugs you will face prosecution" #fakeharmreduction #ep24
Gardaí warned the public at Electric Picnic that 'drugs are illegal, and they are illegal for a reason. That reason is because they can cause death and serious harm'
They are, at the same time, attempting to promote a drug-testing service at the festival.
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Collected the leaflets for tomorrow and networking around UCC this morning for last minute coca recruits 🌿 #SupportDontPunish #AssangeJet
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An inquest jury in Cork has recommended that a national policy should be developed to create greater supervision over the administration of cannabis-based medicines which are not licensed for use in Ireland
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There was $290.3 million available for distribution from Michigan's Marijuana Regulation Fund.
$87 million was allocated to municipalities and counties
$101.6 million was sent to the School Aid Fund
$101.6 million to the Michigan Transportation Fund
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