1493. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he will advise on a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29429/22] 

Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health: Under the Misuse of Drugs Acts 19-77-2106 cannabis is a Schedule 1 substance and is subject to the strictest levels of control. 

Statutory Instrument 211/2022, Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 (Controlled Drugs) (Designation) Order 2022 permits possession of a schedule 1 substance for the following purposes: 

(a) research, forensic analysis or use as an essential intermediate or starting material in an industrial manufacturing process; 

(b) the growing of hemp from seed varieties specified, by the Commission of the European Communities, as being eligible for the purposes of Article 1 of Regulation (EU) No. 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 20131; 

subject to such licensing provision under the Act and the Regulations made thereunder as are applicable. 

Consequently it is not possible to bring cannabis products as described into Ireland.