Cork Based Mother Travels To Barcelona To Access Medicinal Cannabis For Her Son
Noreen O'Neill was refused access to THC for her 2 year old son, Michael
Noreen O'Neill fears her son Michael's condition will worsen over Christmas and says he now needs a form of medicinal cannabis called THC to stop his seizures.
Noreen, who is from Kerry but living in Wilton, was refused a license to access the treatment which means she runs the risk of having the medication confiscated on her return to Ireland.
Speaking to RedFM News, Noreen O'Neill says her son needs the treatment:
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