Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Question 370: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Firearms (Restricted Firearms and Ammunition) Order 2008 made on 12 February 2008 and due to come into operation on 1 May 2008, is in operation; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Question 371: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if section 31 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, which inserts a new section 3A into the Firearms Act 1925, conferring on the Garda Commissioner power to issue guidelines in relation to the practical application and operation of the Firearms Acts, is in operation; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The Firearms (Restricted Firearms and Ammunition) Order — S.I. 21 of 2008 — came into effect on 1st May 2008. Since that date, any firearms dealer wishing to deal in restricted firearms has had to apply for and be granted an authorisation under section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. That Order will also be relevant in the context of changes which I have announced in the firearms licensing regime which I will be bringing forward in the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill due to be published in the coming weeks.

Section 31 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 (Issue of guidelines etc. by Commissioner) was commenced by S.I. No. 390 of 2006 (Criminal Justice Act 2006 (Commencement Order)) on 1st August 2006. It is intended that the Commissioner will issue guidelines in the context of the new licensing regime.