“Callous policy of an uncaring Government.” People Before Profit TD, Gino Kenny, said he is “alarmed” at the recent decision to axe a training grant paid to people with disabilities. From September onwards, new disabled entrants will not receive the €31.80 allowance when they commence their rehabilitative training programmes. People already in receipt of the…
As we draw towards the end of the hottest summer on record, the effects of climate change are becoming rapidly more evident. From the uncontrollable fires in the Arctic circle to the devastating floods in Kathmandu, from the rapid melting of the Greenland ice sheet to the scorching heat waves being experienced around the world,…
Description The University of Limerick will host a medical cannabis conference with the theme of patient and doctor perspectives. Speakers will include medical professionals, medical cannabis patients, families campaigning for greater access, as well as advocates of policy reform. The final panel of the day will facilitate a Q&A session open to all attendees. This…
As the Government announce today a shift in the State’s approach to drug use TD Gino Kenny is calling for a “legal review” as to why full decriminalisation is not legally possible according to a State expert group. He said: “While I welcome the policy of diverting those caught in possession of drugs for personal…
TD Gino Kenny writes to UK Health Minister urging compassion in medicinal cannabis case Indie-Rose Clarry (5) needs medicinal cannabis to alleviate symptoms of Dravet Syndrome People Before Profit TD, Gino Kenny, has been at the forefront of the campaign to legalise cannabis for medicinal use in Ireland. While his Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation…
