Pat Moylan (Fianna Fail)

I support the statement by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, and the points made by Senators Brian Hayes and Dardis on the proposed gun amnesty. It is important that something is done quickly. I hope the Minister will review the issue of firearms. All legally held guns are supposed to be held in safes, but that is not happening. As Senator Leyden pointed out a .22 rifle is not safe, certainly at a distance of a mile. People who receive licences are not getting the correct training. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, is proposing to examine the issue of firearms and should do so in general. Some guns are close to being antiques and should be taken out of use.