Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2016
460. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of requirements for parental involvement in training 14 to 16 year olds in the use of firearms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46474/15]
View answerI can advise the Deputy that in accordance with Section 2A of the Firearms Act, 1925, as amended, a person over 14 years of age can apply for a firearms training certificate. Where the applicant is under 16 years of age, the application must be accompanied by the written consent of the applicant's parent of guardian. The training certificate authorises the person to possess a firearm only while carrying and using the firearm for hunting or target shooting and under the supervision of a specified person over 18 years of age who holds a firearms certificate in respect of the firearm concerned. The Garda Síochána deciding officer in any individual case may impose other conditions in the interests of public safety and security.
