Gerard Murphy (Cork North West, Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 76:

In page 36, line 22, to delete "over 14 years of age" and substitute ", aged not less than 16 years,".

Most of the amendments in this group relate to the ages at which people would be allowed to hold various certificates or perform various acts. Deputy Jim O'Keeffe believes the age limits provided for in the Bill are too low and should be raised to those proposed in the amendments. As the Bill stands, the provisions on supervision could result in an 18 year old supervising a 14 year old with a gun or a 21 year old supervising a 16 year old with a gun.

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