John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 312: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will examine the merits of introducing a gun amnesty accompanied by more severe penalties including possible mandatory sentencing for the possession and discharging of illegally held firearms. [16484/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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On Committee Stage of the Criminal Justice Bill 2004, I propose to introduce measures to provide that firearms and other offensive weapons may be surrendered to the Garda. I will also be proposing a range of measures to increase sentences for more serious range of firearms offences, including the introduction of mandatory minimum sentences in some cases. My full range of proposals will be announced to the House in the normal way in due course.