Firearms Certificates

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 October 2011

Thursday, 20 October 2011

Ceisteanna (201)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

200 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Equality, in respect of each Garda division, including the five firearms certificate applications unattributed to any Garda division, if he will confirm the number of firearms certificates granted for restricted handguns; the number of firearms certificates granted for restricted rifles; the number of firearms certificates granted for crossbows; the number of refusals of firearms certificates for restricted handguns; the number of refusals of firearms certificates for restricted rifles; the number of refusals of firearms certificates for crossbows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30651/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

As it has not been possible to compile the information requested by the Deputy in the time available, I have asked the Garda Commissioner for a report on the matter and will write to the Deputy when it becomes available.