Paul Kehoe
Ceist:379 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of fireworks licences granted during the past five years. [29310/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 17 November 2004
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Freagraí scríofa
Fireworks are deemed to be explosives under the provisions of the Explosives Act 1875. They may be imported into the State only under an importation licence granted by my Department. It is a long standing policy that these licences are granted only for organised displays conducted by professional and experienced operators and in accordance with agreed safety procedures. The number of importation licences for fireworks granted by my Department in the past five years is set out hereunder:
|
Year |
Number of Importation Licences |
|
2004 (to date) |
324 |
|
2003 |
312 |
|
2002 |
246 |
|
2001 |
176 |
|
2000 |
192 |
|
1999 |
143 |