Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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129. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality whether there is an upper age limit for an applicant for a firearm licence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34883/14]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I can inform the Deputy there is no upper age limit for an application for a firearms licence. Section 4 of the Firearms 1925 Act, as amended, outlines the conditions subject to which a firearm certificate may be granted. These include the applicant being permitted to possess, use and carry a firearm without danger to the public safety and the provision of secure accommodation for the firearm and ammunition. An applicant for a firearm certificate is also required to supply in writing to the issuing person the information requested in the application form, including proof of competence in the use of the firearm concerned and written consent for any enquiries in relation to the applicant's medical history to be made from a health professional.