Ecstasy And Ketamine Temporarily Legalised In Ireland Following Court Ruling

Ecstasy and ketamine are among 100 substances which have been legalised in Ireland following a court ruling this morning. A ruling from the Court Of Appeal this morning means that Section 2(2) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, which criminalises possession of these substances, has been found unconstitutional and there is no current Irish law prohibiting the public from using the drugs. Emergency legislation to replace the act will be tabled in the Dáil tonight but it is thought that it could take up to 37 hours before it is signed into law by President Michael D Higgins.

Emergency legislation from @campaignforleo to be passed in Dáil this evening, after court strikes down a law banning otherwise 'legal highs' — Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) March 10, 2015

As of this morning, ecstasy is legal. Holy shitballs. — Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) March 10, 2015

Ketamine is also among the list of 'banned' drugs, which are no longer banned, as a result of this morning's ruling by Court of Appeal — Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) March 10, 2015

Legal challenge came after Lithuanian man challenged the law following his arrest for possession of the head shop drug known as 'cat'/'jeff' — Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) March 10, 2015

Cannabis, cocaine and heroin are not affected by the development and it remains illegal to possess these drugs.