Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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459. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to refurbish the Garda Síochána station in Howth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1504/16]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.

I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that works in relation to the public office of the station are under consideration by an Garda Síochána and the OPW.

Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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460. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of requirements for parental involvement in training 14 to 16 year olds in the use of firearms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46474/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I can advise the Deputy that in accordance with Section 2A of the Firearms Act, 1925, as amended, a person over 14 years of age can apply for a firearms training certificate. Where the applicant is under 16 years of age, the application must be accompanied by the written consent of the applicant's parent of guardian. The training certificate authorises the person to possess a firearm only while carrying and using the firearm for hunting or target shooting and under the supervision of a specified person over 18 years of age who holds a firearms certificate in respect of the firearm concerned. The Garda Síochána deciding officer in any individual case may impose other conditions in the interests of public safety and security.