Family of Ava Twomey separated as she remains in Netherlands for medicinal cannabis treatment
Ava’s mother Vera led a public campaign for her daughter to access medicinal cannabis in Ireland.
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Ava’s mother Vera led a public campaign for her daughter to access medicinal cannabis in Ireland.
Twomey said she declared the medication and it was confiscated by customs officials.
Twomey said that, following Tuesday’s meeting in Leinster House, she was given inadequate documents by the HSE.
Vera Twomey met with Health Minister Simon Harris today.
Companies wishing to sell CBD can apply for a licence from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
Six-year-old Ava has a rare condition called Dravet syndrome. Her mother Vera wants legislation approved quickly to help her.
TDs will debate medicinal cannabis use in the near future.
Some 11 types of pharmaceutical medication have failed to improve Ava Barry’s condition.