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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Firearms Licences: Working Group on the Review of Firearms Licensing (17 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: Can I, with the Deputy's permission, add to that question? I notice that in the Garda Commissioner's report, the annual review of the operation of the Firearms Act, 2005 to 2009, that the figure quoted by Deputy Mac Lochlainn is mentioned in the context of 2010 to 2013. In the year 2013, 355 weapons were stolen. How many of those were stolen from individuals as opposed to from firearms...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Firearms Licences: Working Group on the Review of Firearms Licensing (17 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: Deputy Mc Grath, please allow Mr. Healy to continue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Firearms Licences: Working Group on the Review of Firearms Licensing (17 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: We are okay. We will look at it ourselves.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Firearms Licences: Working Group on the Review of Firearms Licensing (17 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: We are in public session. The purpose of this part of the meeting is to receive a briefing on the report of the working group on the review of firearms licensing.A briefing has been circulated to members. I welcome Chief Superintendent Mr. Fergus Healy, and Sergeant Paul Green, and thank them for their time and presence. We are also joined by Ms Marion Walsh, principal officer, and Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Firearms Licences: Working Group on the Review of Firearms Licensing (17 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: That would be very helpful.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Firearms Licences: Working Group on the Review of Firearms Licensing (17 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: I thank Ms Walsh. That is very useful.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (16 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: 393. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 589 of 18 February 2014 relating to the number of licensed firearms that have been reported stolen or missing in the past five years, if she will provide this information in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48478/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Promotions (16 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: 394. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No.127 of 13 November 2014, if she has the information sought regarding the Garda promotion interview boards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48479/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime on the Community: Discussion (10 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: Does anyone want to address this? Mr. Gough?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime on the Community: Discussion (10 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: Mr. Gough mentioned at the very beginning of the session the possibility of legalisation or decriminalising of certain substances or drugs such as cannabis, to allow a small amount for personal use. This kind of stuff has been around for a while. He brought up this issue earlier on. I would like him to revisit that and to hear his views on it. Perhaps others might like to come in on this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime on the Community: Discussion (10 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: Ms Flynn stated that it is important for us to remember that all these gangland criminals were once little babies in a cot oblivious to the degradation and depraved behaviour that surrounded them. Like all babies, they are dependent on their parents for love, attention and sustenance. She went on to talk about the parents being out drinking and so on, and the baby not getting appropriate...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime on the Community: Discussion (10 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: We shall pass on the information obtained here today to the Garda, if everyone is happy with that. This is only the start of this work. It is multifaceted and complex, but, as Ms Quigley has pointed out on numerous occasions this morning, this should not stop us from tackling it and dealing with it as best we can. Deputy McGrath has agreed to act as rapporteur for this work. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime on the Community: Discussion (10 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: As in the case of the regeneration of Limerick and the appointment of Mr. Fitzgerald in that regard, do we need one person to oversee and be responsible for this area? At the end of the day, where does the buck stop? Ms Quigley mentioned the Departments of Education and Skills, Health and Transport, Tourism and Sport, all of which have various responsibilities. Would the appointment of one...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime on the Community: Discussion (10 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: Would Mr. Gough like to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime on the Community: Discussion (10 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: I will ask the delegates to respond to those questions first, following which the Deputy can come back in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime on the Community: Discussion (10 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: I thank Ms Flynn. It is very challenging. All of the contributors have stressed the need for inter-agency co-operation and extra resources from the start. I also welcome the people from the various agencies who are in the public gallery.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime on the Community: Discussion (10 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: I thank Ms Quigley. There was a lot of food for thought there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime on the Community: Discussion (10 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. McNally and am again taken with the level of co-operation between the Probation Service and the other services, something that should be developed further. I represent the ACJRD, the Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development. It is a non-governmental, non-profit-making organisation that seeks to promote the reform, development and effective operation of the Irish...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime on the Community: Discussion (10 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: As we have a quorum, we shall commence the meeting in public session. Apologies have been received from Deputy Ann Ferris and Senator Mulcahy. As this meeting is being broadcast live, I would ask those present to switch off their mobile phones or put them on aeroplane mode so that they will not interfere with the broadcasting systems here. Deputy John Paul Phelan has been discharged from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Effects of Gangland Crime on the Community: Discussion (10 Dec 2014)

David Stanton: I thank Mr. Gough for his presentation. He raised the issue of legalising or decriminalising drugs, which is an interesting subject. We may have some questions on that issue later on. I now call Ms Quigley from the CityWide Drugs Crisis Campaign.