Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 9 July 2015

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children

Legal Highs: Discussion

9:30 am

Photo of Dan NevilleDan Neville (Limerick, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Where do people get this substance? We know the sale of illegal drugs is underground, yet they are freely available. However, the impression given in regard to these drugs is that they are perfectly normal and without side effects. This is obviously not the case. Has research been done in other countries into these products? Our witnesses are based near the Border, but what are the implications in regard to controlling the sale of these drugs in this regard, particularly if the Minister responsible needs to make an urgent response in this area?

I believe Cavan-Monaghan has one of the best mental health services in the country, especially in community mental health services, and it is often held up to other parts of the country as an example of how to improve. I recognise that no system is perfect, but I acknowledge the excellent community health service in Cavan-Monaghan.

This is one of the products. How many products are there? I will leave it at that.

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