Maria Corrigan (Fianna Fail)

I congratulate my colleague, Senator Wilson, for raising the issue of BZP on the Adjournment last night. Like Senator Keaveney, I welcome the commitment to introduce legislation on this matter before March. However, last night Senator Wilson also raised another underlying issue. Time passes quickly but new drugs and new forms of illicit substances that can give people a chemical high are introduced even more quickly. This can raise a dilemma for the gardaí and anybody else who has to deal with the problem. Not only must they counter the detrimental impact these substances have on users' physical and psychological well-being but in trying to control the supply of the substances they run into a problem if the substances are not listed under the schedule of illicit drugs. It is most frustrating. The BZP issue is particularly frustrating for the gardaí, who are proactive in dealing with it. When they make seizures they are forced to let the people involved go without being charged. They can do nothing about it. Will the Leader find out if this legislation can be introduced before March as a matter of urgency?