Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Section 68 deals with explosives and fireworks. I dealt with a case over the past few years where people had illegal fireworks which constituted an offence. At Hallowe'en in rural areas people let off fireworks and damaged livestock, mares in particular lost foals as a result of neighbours letting off fireworks. Is it an offence for people to be in possession of illegal fireworks? People can be inconsiderate, especially in rural areas where livestock may be close to the fireworks.