Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 328: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of licences for the importation of fireworks issued in 2007 and to date in 2008; if he is satisfied with the criteria for the importation and possession of fireworks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35406/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy may be aware, the Explosives Act 1875 provides for the control of the importation, manufacture, storage and sale of fireworks. Accordingly, fireworks may not be imported into the State except under an importation licence granted by my Department. It is long standing policy that these licences are granted only for organised displays conducted by competent and professional operators. Details of licences issued by my Department are set out in the following table.