Sunday 1 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21603Sale and supply of cannabis · Co. Limerick

TDs visit Limerick man jailed for supplying cannabis to ill patients

Patrick Moore, a father of two from Limerick, was sentenced to five years in prison in December 2022 for the sale and supply of cannabis, with the court hearing he provided cannabis oil to people with long-term illnesses. People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny and Independent TD Violet-Anne Wynne visited him in Limerick Prison and called on Justice Minister Simon Harris to intervene.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced4 Apr
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPatrick Moore was sentenced to five years in prison for the sale and supply of cannabis in December 2022. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe court heard that Moore provided cannabis oil to people with long-term illnesses. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherGino Kenny and Violet-Anne Wynne will visit Moore in Limerick Prison and are appealing for his release. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherKenny called for Justice Minister Simon Harris to intervene in the case. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherIreland has the most restrictive medical cannabis access programme. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherOnly medical consultants are permitted to prescribe medical cannabis, restricted to spasticity associated with MS, intractable nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy, and severe refractory epilepsy. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherKenny brought forward legislation to decriminalise the possession of up to 7 grams of cannabis in late 2022. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Apr2023
    Sentencedthejournal.ie, follow-up
    TDs to visit man jailed in Limerick for supplying cannabis to ill patients

    TDs Gino Kenny and Violet-Anne Wynne visited Moore in Limerick Prison and called for Justice Minister Simon Harris to intervene; discussed Ireland's restrictive medical cannabis access programme and the need for policy reform.

    convicted, Patrick Moore, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Moore