Dáil debates
Wednesday, 28 June 2006
Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed).
9:00 pm
Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
Applying to possess a firearm is not like applying for planning permission, for example. The possession of a firearm is a matter of such consequence that there should not be a presumption in favour of it. I think it should be a neutral proposition, at the best. Those who want to possess firearms should always carry the onus of proof.
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