Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it, causing scarring, inflammation, and often debilitating pelvic pain. Approximately 10% of women and girls of reproductive age are affected by endometriosis, and limited awareness and the wide range of symptoms can contribute to substantial delays in diagnosis.

Almost three years ago, Australia made history when the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved access to MDMA for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression, making it the first country in the world to formally recognise these substances as medicines.

In June 2026, a committee of house members in the Irish Parliament published more than 150 recommendations for moving the country towards a health-led approach to drug possession. At the top of the list was the recommendation to decriminalise the possession of all drugs for personal use, to be achieved by repealing Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 criminalising possession.