Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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769. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the recommendations he has received from An Garda Síochána and his Department in relation to changes to firearm licences; if he accepts the recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13493/14]

Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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772. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his proposals to change the firearm licensing system to involve compensation for affected owners, a risk analysis of the changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13496/14]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 769 and 772 together.

My Department is examining key issues relating to licensing in conjunction with An Garda Síochána. The issues include the rationale for and matters arising in relation to any proposed changes. Recommendations are currently being finalised and I expect to receive a report in due course. No decisions will be made in advance of consideration of these recommendations. Opportunities for consultation with relevant stakeholders will be explored when work on the proposals is further advanced.

Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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770. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current total number of restricted handguns currently licensed to sports persons here; the total number of non-restricted handguns currently licensed to sports persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13494/14]

Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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771. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of firearm licenses presented in tabular form broken down by type; if membership of a sports club is necessary and on a per county currently held in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13495/14]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 770 and 771 together.

I have asked the Garda Commissioner for a report in relation to these matters and will write to the Deputy when I have further information.