Colm Brophy (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)

While the licensing of firearms holders is not carried out by the Department of Justice, the Minister recognises and acknowledges the dedication and responsibility of firearm owners and also their contribution to conservation in rural communities.The Minister and the Department are committed to engaging with relevant stakeholders on any potential policy or legislative changes in these areas. I will take the opportunity on behalf of the Senator, as I have no doubt she will also do, to raise the points she has made about the lack of a table, which was a very good colloquial way of putting it, and put them directly to the Minister. I can clearly see that is necessary.

I again thank Senator Lynch for her contribution. I will pass her remarks directly to the Minister.