Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

I am about to conclude. I am concerned not only that will we not get an opportunity to discuss this issue in detail but that the definition of "psychoactive substance" is not as far-ranging as it should be, which is why we have proposed these amendments. The central objective of this Bill should not only be to prosecute those who sell these substances that are so dangerous to vulnerable young people but also to close the shops in which they are sold. I hope the Minister will indicate a willingness to take on board at least some of the Opposition amendments which we may not reach because the Bill is being foreclosed by guillotine, particularly the amendment tabled to allow for the making of closure orders with swiftness by the courts in the terms proposed by Fine Gael.

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