asked the Minister for Justice (a) the number of people arrested and charged with the possession of arms for illegal purposes, excluding shotgun owners or people who had not taken out licences for guns in time, since 1st January, 1969; (b) the number convicted; (c) the number jailed and the duration of sentence; (d) the number acquitted by district justices; and (e) the number acquitted by juries.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Illegal Arms Charges.
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The figures sought are being compiled by the Garda Síochána and I will forward them to the Deputy when available.