To: The Oireachtas
Legalise cannabis for personal use
Legalising cannabis for personal use in Ireland would ensure that individuals who choose to use the substance are no longer branded as criminals, reducing the stigma and legal consequences currently faced by users.
This shift would allow law enforcement to focus resources on more serious crimes, rather than prosecuting non-violent cannabis users.
By establishing a regulated market, Ireland could take the profits out of the hands of criminal gangs, undermining the illegal trade and associated violence, while generating tax revenue and creating jobs within a legal framework.
Ultimately, legalisation would protect users from criminalisation, promote public safety, and support economic growth through a transparent and controlled cannabis industry.
This shift would allow law enforcement to focus resources on more serious crimes, rather than prosecuting non-violent cannabis users.
By establishing a regulated market, Ireland could take the profits out of the hands of criminal gangs, undermining the illegal trade and associated violence, while generating tax revenue and creating jobs within a legal framework.
Ultimately, legalisation would protect users from criminalisation, promote public safety, and support economic growth through a transparent and controlled cannabis industry.
Why is this important?
Many people who use cannabis in Ireland worry about being treated like criminals, which can add stress and anxiety to their lives. The fear of getting caught or facing legal trouble can make feelings of paranoia and mental health struggles even worse for users. Legalising cannabis would mean people could seek help or talk openly about their use without fear, reducing stigma and supporting better mental health. It would also take money away from criminal gangs, making communities safer and allowing users to access safer, regulated products.