Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Public Accounts Committee
Appropriation Accounts 2023
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána
2:00 am
Mr. Drew Harris:
I might turn to Deputy Commissioner Kelly in a moment. Our concern about any of these is that they are a precursor. They are dangerous in themselves but they are also a precursor into harder drugs as well. This is, in effect, a gateway which opens young people up to the abuse of substances. That is why it is so dangerous. Second, children, as they are, are developing, and the introduction of any of these elements or chemicals can have a really detrimental and disproportionate impact on them, their development and, indeed, their mental health. It is of concern. I might turn to Deputy Commissioner Kelly in respect of the legislation.
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