2604. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the growing availability and use of high-THC products, particularly among young people aged 12 to 17; if she will outline the current regulatory mechanisms in place to address the sale and distribution of these substances; if she will provide an update on measures being taken to respond to the health risks associated with high-potency THC products, including the psychological impacts of synthetic or chemically altered variants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41090/25]

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister for Health: The Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977-2017 and its associated Acts and Orders form the regulatory mechanism for controlled drugs.

Under the Act both cannabis and cannabinol derivatives, including THC, are Schedule 1 Controlled Drugs and are subject to the strictest levels of control.

For reliable information about drugs, the HSE manage a website called drugs.ie to provide accurate factual information on drugs and drug use for people of all ages. HSE also provides information through social media channels.

Drugs.ie has comprehensive information on Cannabis for those who use drugs, their parents, families, teachers and the general public, including updates and warnings and harm reduction advice which is recommended reading.