Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 February 2014
143. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding legislation to limit, restrict or remove firearms licences (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7126/14]
View answer149. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding firearms legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6989/14]
View answer153. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding changes to firearms licensing legislation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7049/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 143, 149 and 153 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.
