John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 203: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38601/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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Under Section 29 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2006 I may, by statutory instrument and in the interests of public safety and security, declare specific firearms and ammunition as "restricted", by reference to their category, calibre, working mechanism, muzzle energy and description. It should be noted that where a firearm is deemed "restricted" it does not mean that the possession or sale of such firearms is prohibited. Where a person wishes to possess such a firearm they will be required to make an application to the Garda Commissioner for the grant of a firearms certificate and satisfy the Commissioner that they comply with the conditions set out in Section 4 of the Firearms Act, 1925, as amended by the 2006 Act. In addition firearms dealers will be required to seek an authorisation from me for the importation for sale of such firearms.

My Department is currently in consultation with the Garda Síochána, organisations representing different shooting interest groups and firearms dealers representatives regarding the drafting of the statutory instrument and due consideration will be given to any observations which interested persons or groups may wish to make.