Gay Mitchell
Question:146 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the regulations surrounding the sporting use of firearms, that is, pistols for international competitive target shooting having regard to the improved security situation and the existence of a properly constituted governing body, namely, the National Rifle and Pistol Association, which is willing to engage is discussions regarding appropriate controls similar to those pertaining in other European jurisdictions in view of the fact the number of sportsmen involved, who are all members of gun clubs, is limited and the current situation should not be allowed to continue. [17708/00]