Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 36: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of cases of murder in which firearms were used from 1998 to 2005 and to date in 2006; the number of such cases in which prosecutions for murder were initiated; the number of such cases where convictions were secured; if he is satisfied with the level of detection and conviction in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15642/06]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 155: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gun-related crimes reported in the past 12 months; the number of convictions arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15903/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to answer Questions Nos. 36 and 155 together.

I regret that it has not been possible to obtain the information requested by the Deputies in the time available but I will be in touch with them when it becomes available.