Bill not enough to close down head shops, FG warns

A CRACKDOWN on head shops will not put them out of business fast enough, Fine Gael last night warned.

The party’s justice spokesman Alan Shatter said the Government’s plans were too slow and cumbersome and would continue to put youngsters at risk.

Mr Shatter has tabled amendments to the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill to shut what he claims is a time lag loophole in the legislation.