Richard Bruton
Question:202 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the total number of charges brought against persons under section 9 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 1990; the total number of cases in which a successful conviction was obtained; the penalties imposed by the courts for offences of this nature; his proposals to update the law in respect of the possession of knives and dangerous weapons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20728/02]