Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)

One of the Bills on the list of legislation that was expected to be dealt with in this session was a Bill dealing with head shops. Can the Taoiseach clarify whether the legislation in question is the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform's Bill on psychotic drugs? If that is the case, can I urge that the Bill in question be dealt with as quickly as possible? A drug on the market that is known as "whack" is causing serious psychotic instances. I understand that approximately 40 people have had to attend hospital accident and emergency units because of the effects of this drug. That number has probably increased by now. It is vital that it be banned as soon as possible. I urge the Government to bring the legislation in question forward as quickly as possible. We will certainly facilitate its passage.

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