Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 137: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if drugs (details supplied) have come to the attention of the relevant authorities; if they are listed as illegal drugs. [21503/05]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Ketamine is a legal drug subject to control under the Medicinal Products (Prescription and Control of Supply) Regulations 1996. It is used for the induction and maintenance of anaesthesia. It is also used in veterinary medicine. However, because of its potential for abuse, it is intended to apply controls under the Misuse of Drugs Acts to it. Regulations giving effect to this change are currently being drafted.

Crystal Meth is a form of Methamphetamine. It is controlled under Schedule 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977 and 1984 and as such is subject to stringent controls.

The other matter raised by the Deputy is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, and I understand that the Deputy has also put this question to him.