Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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With regard to the Deputy's reference to the endorsement of firearm certificates under section 2(d) of the Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2000, there is no such provision. However, there is a provision under section 29 of the Wildlife Act 1976 which permits the hunting and killing of exempted wild mammals and birds. The Garda authorities inform me that these figures are not readily available.

However, the figures for the total number of firearm certificates granted in each of the years between 2000 and 2004 are set out in the table.