Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 July 2014
592. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to review high-powered hunting licences in view of an incident (details supplied) in County Clare in which a horse was shot dead, presumably by a stray bullet from a hunter. [31475/14]
View answerI can inform the Deputy that firearms licensing and legislation governing firearms are kept under review.
Furthermore, in light of public safety concerns highlighted by An Garda Síochána and difficulties in the interpretation of the legislation expressed by members of the judiciary, my Department is currently examining key policy, legislative, administrative and other issues relating to firearms licensing in conjunction with An Garda Síochána. I expect to receive and consider a report in relation to these matters in the near future.
