Ireland Marijuana Laws - Cannabis Legal Status in Ireland

Offences and penalties related to personal use

Specifically, possession of cannabis for personal use is punishable by a fine on the first or second conviction. From the third offence onwards, the offender can incur prison sentences of up to 1 year (summary) or up to 3 years (on indictment), or a fine, or both.

Legislation

Misuse of Drugs Act ss.3, 27(1)(a)

Level of prosecution

The fine follows a criminal conviction in court.

Distinguished from other substances? How?

Distinction by law

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Readers' Questions

  • Jeffrey
    Is cannabis legal in ireland?
    1 year ago
  • No, cannabis is not legal in Ireland. Possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis are all illegal.
    • john
      Is marijuana legal in northern ireland?
      1 year ago
    • No, marijuana is not legal in Northern Ireland.