Theresa Ahearn
Question:258 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Justice the number of guns held legally in the State and south Tipperary for each of the years from 1986 to 1996; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2307/97]
Written Answers. - Firearms Certificates.
The information sought in so far as it is available, is set out in the following statement. Statistics of firearm certificates issued to residents are compiled on the basis of the year ending 31 July. The statistics for South Tipperary are not readily available. However, the number of certificates issued to residents in County Tippeary from 1993 onwards is set out in the statement.
|
Year ended 31 July |
Number of Firearms Certificates issued to Residents |
County Tipperary |
|
1986 |
179,775 |
|
|
1987 |
182,832 |
|
|
1988 |
185,003 |
|
|
1989 |
186,571 |
|
|
1990 |
186,632 |
|
|
1991 |
188,191 |
|
|
1992 |
190,214 |
|
|
1993 |
191,544 |
11,720 |
|
1994 |
193,450 |
11,853 |
|
1995 |
195,188 |
11,976 |
|
1996 |
197,886 |
12,201 |