asked the Minister for Justice whether, in view of the accidents amongst children from the misuse of airguns, leading at times to loss of sight, he will take such steps as are necessary to ban the importation or sale of airguns in the State.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sale of Airguns.
The answer is in the negative. While accidents take place occasionally, they are not of such frequency as to justify the prohibition of the importation or sale of smoothbore airguns.