Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2016
503. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of day gun licences issued by An Garda Síochána to a gun club (details supplied) in County Sligo during the 2014 season and during the 2015 season; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1342/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can advise the Deputy that since 1 August 2009, all firearm certificates are issued for a period of three years from the date of grant, unless otherwise revoked. The only exception to three year firearm certificates are firearm certificates granted to non residents of this state which issue for a period of one year from the date of grant. A non resident may apply to the Superintendent of the Garda District where the applicant first proposes to shoot.
Applications for non resident firearm certificates are made on the Non Resident Firearm Certificate Application form and are considered under Section 2 of the Firearms Certificates for Non Residents Act 2000. A person who is granted a non resident firearm certificate may shoot at any time or times for a period of one year provided he/she complies with the conditions of grant of the certificate.
An Garda Síochána advises that no day gun licences were issued by the Sligo/Leitrim Division during the 2014 or the 2015 season.
