Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

I support Senator Mullen's remarks on head shops. Yesterday I raised the issue of three or four young people who had been admitted to Mullingar Regional Hospital over the weekend. I hope to be in a position to inform the House on the nature of the substance involved. Senator Mullen is correct in stating new products are coming on the market which are not covered by legislation. The Government will have to examine this problem, as will Members of the Oireachtas collectively.

I ask the Leader to arrange for a debate on litter. On my way here some days ago I saw two bags of rubbish on the N4 at different locations. As if that was not bad enough, I saw more bags of rubbish on the side of the M4. Those responsible can only be termed as environmental assassins and should be in jail. There are certainly people in jail for less. The relevant local authorities, including Kildare and Meath county councils, should try to apprehend those responsible, bring them to court and put them behind bars where they belong. These people are dragging down the good name of this country. I ask that something be done about it.