Written answers
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
Department of Justice and Equality
Legislative Measures
Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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83. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding firearms legislation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45490/14]
Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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In light of public safety concernshighlighted by An Garda Síochána and difficulties in the interpretation of the legislation expressed by members of the judiciary, a joint Department of Justice and Equality/An Garda Síochána Working Group was established by my Department to review firearms licensing. The Report of this Working Group was published on 13 November and submissionson the Report have been sought from stakeholders andthe public by 31 January 2015. The consultation process gives individuals and groups an opportunity to contribute to the development of firearms policy and legislation and will enable consideration to be given to the future direction of such legislation.
I have already given a commitment that I will not make any final decisions until I have had the opportunity to consider all the submissions which are made and I subsequently meet the key stakeholders, including the organisations who represent those who use firearms for sporting purposes. I would now urge all concerned to engage with this process so that the views of all concerned can be considered before final decisions are made in relation to this matter.
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