Thomas Gould
Ceist:203. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Finance the current provisions in place to prevent the import of novel psychoactive substances. [40227/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 1 December 2020
Ceisteanna (203)
Freagraí scríofa
I am advised by Revenue that, under the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010, it has the power to detain and seize psychoactive substances, even where that substance is not prohibited, if it has reasonable grounds for believing that it will not be used for legitimate purposes and is intended for human consumption.
The Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act, 2010 is part of the Government's multi-pronged approach in targeting the importation and sale of unregulated psychoactive substances. Revenue continues to work closely with other agencies in the State including An Garda Síochána, the Department of Justice and Equality and the Health Products Regulatory Authority, in combatting the illegal drugs trade. Revenue also works closely with other international enforcement agencies in identifying any emerging trends in the importation of psychoactive substances.
Revenue's work against drugs crime is extensive and multifaceted and is kept under review to ensure that it addresses any emerging trends and that its contribution to dealing with this societal problem is optimised, in the overall framework of the Government’s National Drugs Strategy 2017-2025.
I am assured by Revenue that combating the importation of any prohibited or restricted goods into this jurisdiction is and will continue to be a priority.