Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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353. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí currently issued with firearms cards; the equivalent figures in each of the previous nine years; the number of times gardaí have fired lethal firearms in each of the past ten years; and if the discharges were accidental or not. [7715/20]

Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Commissioner is responsible for the direction and control of An Garda Síochána. The Commissioner is also responsible for the day to day management of An Garda Síochána which includes operational matters.

I have contacted An Garda Síochána in relation to the information sought and will write directly to the Deputy when a response is available.