Firearms Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Questions (1675)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

1675. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the issuing of firearms licences for deer hunting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31346/15]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

My Department has received some 4,300 applications for deer hunting licences to date in 2015, of which 3,200 applications have been processed. The remaining applications will be processed in the next couple of weeks.