Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 197: To ask the Minister for Transport if the European Commission Regulation No. 185/2010 of 4 March 2010 was implemented on 29 April 2010; the implications for the transportation of sports equipment, including rifles and ammunition for sporting competition. [17667/10]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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Civil aviation security at EU airports is governed by Regulations (EC) Nos. 300/2008 and, 185/2010, which came into effect on 29 April 2010. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No. 185/2010 contains a list of items that are prohibited from being carried in the hold of an aircraft. This list of prohibited items is available to the public.

Among the items listed as prohibited from being carried in the hold of an aircraft is ammunition. However, according to point 5.4.2 of the Annex to Regulation (EC) 185/2010, exemptions may be granted on condition that the appropriate authority has national rules permitting the carriage of the article and, that applicable safety rules are complied with.

To date Ireland has allowed for the carrying of ammunition in hold baggage provided that certain conditions are complied with. We intend, in common with most EU Member States, to continue to permit the carriage of ammunition in hold baggage, provided that, it is declared and transported in accordance with Dangerous Goods Regulations and it is the policy of the air carrier in question to allow for the carriage of such items.