Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 October 2004
160 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the Explosives Act 1875 with reference to fireworks; and his proposals to deal with the increasing number of serious injuries to young persons (details supplied). [24859/04]
View answerI assure the Deputy that I am very much aware of the distress illegal fireworks cause to people especially in and around Halloween. To strengthen the powers of the Garda Síochána to tackle this matter I have instructed officials in my Department to prepare legislative proposals significantly increasing the penalties under the Explosives Act 1875 for illegal importation, public sale and use of fireworks.
