324. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the date for when legislation will classify hexahydrocannabinol, HHC, as a schedule 1 controlled drug under the misuse of drugs legislative framework, with a particular focus on its use in vaping and the risks of accessibility to minors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24971/25]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister for Health: The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017 will be amended to include HHC as a Schedule 1 drug subject to the strictest levels of control. The required legislation consists of three separate statutory instruments.

While I cannot put a precise date on this I expect it to happen within the next weeks.