Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 February 2014
458. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce a Bill which will consider changes in firearms licensing which may have an impact on gun clubs and their members; if he will consider receiving a broad range of submissions from the aforementioned clubs before the Bill is introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6692/14]
View answer464. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce legislation to ban or restrict some or all handguns which are currently licensed and unrestricted. [6776/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 458 and 464 together.
My Department is currently examining key issues relating to firearms licensing in conjunction with An Garda Síochána. I expect to receive recommendations as a result of this process in due course. No decisions will be made in advance of consideration of these recommendations. However, the issue of public safety will be paramount in such consideration.
Opportunities for consultation with relevant stakeholders will be explored when work on the proposals is further advanced.
