Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 136: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to ban a substance (details supplied) on sale in head shops; the full list of head shop products that she proposes to ban; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17066/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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The substances currently being sold in head shops which are due to be declared controlled substances under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 include:

synthetic cannabinoids (SPICE products)

benzylpiperazine (BZP) derivatives

mephedrone, methylone and related cathinones

GBL and 1,4 BD

The substance mentioned by the Deputy is not among the list of substances that are to be placed under control. However, the matter will be kept under review.