Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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184. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the submission made by An Garda Síochána to enforce a ban on shotguns which are capable of holding more than three rounds. [8648/14]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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In relation to possible changes to firearms licensing I refer the Deputy to my reply to questions 6692/14 and 6776/14 of 11 February 2014, questions 6989/14, 7049/14 and 7126/14 of 12 February, and questions 7552/14, 7554/14, 7555/14 and 8138/14 of 18 February. The position is unchanged since then.

Reply to questions 6692/14 and 6776/14 of 11 February, questions 6989/14, 7049/14 and 7126/14 of 12 February, and questions 7552/14, 7554/14, 7555/14 and 8138/14 of 18 February:

My Department is currently examining key issues relating to firearms licensing in conjunction with An Garda Síochána. I expect to receive recommendations as a result of this process in due course. No decisions will be made in advance of consideration of these recommendations. However, the issue of public safety will be paramount in such consideration.

Opportunities for consultation with relevant stakeholders will be explored when work on the proposals is further advanced.