Paul McGrath
Question:365 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of licensed firearms per category here and the annual licence fee associated with each type of firearm. [19357/02]
Written Answers. - Licensed Firearms.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the latest year for which comprehensive statistics are available is the year ended 31 July 2001. The statistics for that year are:
|
Category |
No. of Firearms |
|
Rifles and Air Rifles |
40,302 |
|
Shotguns |
166,231 |
|
Cross-Bows |
64 |
The relevant annual fees are as follows: €38 per rifle or air rifle; €25 for first shotgun or crossbow; €6 for second or subsequent shotgun or crossbow.