I wish to inform the Deputy that on 1st August, 2006, I signed an order bringing into immediate effect a range of new sanctions against the illegal possession and use of fireworks provided for in the Criminal Justice Act 2006. These new provisions are as follows:
Possession of fireworks without a licence
€5,000 on summary conviction
€10,000 on conviction on indictment.
Igniting a firework in any place without a licence
€2,500 or 6 months imprisonment or both on summary conviction
€10,000 or 5 years imprisonment or both on conviction on indictment.
Throwing, directing or propelling an ignited firework at a person or property
€2,500 or 6 months imprisonment or both on summary conviction
€10,000 or 5 years imprisonment or both on conviction on indictment.
Possession of fireworks with intent to sell or supply, without a licence
€2,500 or 6 months imprisonment or both on summary conviction
€10,000 or 5 years imprisonment or both on conviction on indictment.