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What does the 483 "other" refer to?

The category of other firearms in the table includes firearms as defined under the Firearms Acts such as, humane killer, starting gun and blank firing gun.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
351. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding plans to review firearms licensing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9286/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Minister, Department of Justice and Equality; Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

In light of public safety concerns highlighted by An Garda Síochána, a joint Department of Justice and Equality/ An Garda Síochána Working Group was established by the Department of Justice and Equality to review firearms licensing. The report of this Working Group was published on 13 November 2014 and submissions on the report were sought from stakeholders and the public by 31 January 2015. The consultation process gave 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.

The submissions received are currently being examined and incorporated into a report for me. The Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has also sought submissions and held hearings with interested parties in relation to the Working Party report. It is expected that their report on the issue will be available shortly.

I have already given a commitment that I will not make any final decisions until I have considered all the submissions which have been made and have met the key stakeholders, including the organisations who represent those who use firearms for sporting purposes. These meetings will take place following receipt and consideration of both my Department’s and the Oireachtas Committee reports.

Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
331. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the report by the Garda of some 1,700 firearms reported stolen, in the years 2010 to 2014, which includes 17 handguns and 40 air pistols, the number of those 17 handguns which were licensed to firearms licence holders at the time of the theft; and the number stolen from the licence holders’ homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9138/15]

332. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to the 40 air pistols reported by the Garda to have been stolen, in the years 2010 to 2014, the number that were licensed to firearms licence holders at the time of the theft; the number stolen from the licence holders’ homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9139/15]

333. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to the 40 air pistols reported by the Garda to have been stolen, in the years 2010 to 2014, the number that were airsoft pistols stolen from the licence holders’ homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9140/15]

334. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to the 17 handguns and the 40 air pistols reported by the Garda to have been stolen, in the years 2010 to 2014, the number stolen from premises other than licence holders’ homes, for example, club premises, firearms dealers' premises or from the homes or premises of persons who were not the licence holders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9141/15]

335. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of the 1,700 firearms reported stolen, in the years 2010 to 2014, which were unlawfully taken from places or premises, to which the provisions of Statutory Instrument No. 307 of 2009 Firearms (Secure Accommodation) Regulations 2009 expressly applied at the time of the thefts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9142/15]

336. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of the 1,700 firearms reported stolen in the years 2010 to 2014, that were crossbows, replica firearms, blank-firing firearms and de-activated firearms and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9143/15]

337. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of the 17 handguns reported stolen that were replica, humane killers, flintlocks, blanks and de-activated firearms. [9144/15]

338. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of the 17 handguns reported stolen, in the years 2010 to 2014, that were taken from members of the security services here and-or in this jurisdiction from members of the security services of Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9145/15]

339. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if any of the 17 handguns reported stolen were air pistols, within the meaning of the Firearms Acts; if so, the number of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9146/15]

340. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of the 17 handguns reported stolen that were centrefire guns; rimfire guns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9147/15]

341. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if any of the 40 air pistols reported stolen were airsoft pistols, within the meaning of the Firearms Acts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9148/15]

342. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the 1,700 firearms reported as stolen, in the years 2010 to 2014, 753 of which are unaccounted for, and given that it is not revealed what type they are, if she will provide a breakdown of this figure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9149/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Minister, Department of Justice and Equality; Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 331 to 342, inclusive, together.

The Deputy's questions relate to information provided by An Garda Síochána in response to Parliamentary Questions seeking information regarding the numbers of firearms reported stolen over the past five years. The figures relate to licensed and unlicensed firearms stolen over the period, including those stolen from Firearms Dealers. The information from the Garda PULSE system which was used to compile this information follows. This information from PULSE cannot be amended or updated for statistical purposes. As indicated in response to the Deputies the total figure for firearms stolen of 1,710 between 2010 and 2014 includes 483 items in the category of Other, which includes humane killer, starting gun and blank firing gun.

Year|Division||Type|Count
2010|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2010|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2010|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2010|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2010|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|3
2010|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|2
2010|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2010|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Telescopic Sight|1
2010|Clare|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2010|Clare|Stolen|Shotgun|2
2010|Clare|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|2
2010|Clare|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|4
2010|Cork City|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|3
2010|Cork City|Stolen|Imitation Gun|1
2010|Cork City|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2010|Cork City|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2010|Cork City|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|1
2010|Cork City|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|1
2010|Cork City|Stolen|Toy Gun|1
2010|Cork North|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2010|Cork North|Stolen|Rifle|1
2010|Cork North|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2010|Cork North|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2010|Cork North|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2010|Cork West|Stolen|Air Rifle|3
2010|Cork West|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2010|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2010|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Rifle|1
2010|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2010|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2010|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|1
2010|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2010|D.M.R. North Central|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2010|D.M.R. North Central|Stolen|Musket|1
2010|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2010|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|3
2010|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2010|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Paintball Gun|1
2010|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Pistol (Semi Automatic)|1
2010|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Replica (Non Firing)|1
2010|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2010|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2010|D.M.R. South Central|Stolen|Imitation Gun|1
2010|D.M.R. South Central|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2010|D.M.R. South Central|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2010|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2010|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|3
2010|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Replica (Blank Firing)|13
2010|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2010|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Shotgun|2
2010|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2010|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|1
2010|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2010|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|6
2010|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Pistol (Semi Automatic)|1
2010|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Revolver|1
2010|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2010|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2010|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Telescopic Sight|2
2010|Donegal|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2010|Donegal|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|3
2010|Donegal|Stolen|Imitation Gun|5
2010|Donegal|Stolen|Shotgun|2
2010|Donegal|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|2
2010|Donegal|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2010|Donegal|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|5
2010|Galway Div|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2010|Galway Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2010|Galway Div|Stolen|Imitation Gun|1
2010|Galway Div|Stolen|Rifle|3
2010|Galway Div|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2010|Galway Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2010|Galway Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|1
2010|Kerry|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2010|Kerry|Stolen|Humane Killer|1
2010|Kerry|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2010|Kerry|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2010|Kerry|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2010|Kildare Div|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2010|Kildare Div|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2010|Kildare Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2010|Kildare Div|Stolen|Pistol (Semi Automatic)|1
2010|Kildare Div|Stolen|Replica (Blank Firing)|1
2010|Kildare Div|Stolen|Replica (Non Firing)|2
2010|Kildare Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2010|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2010|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|2
2010|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2010|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2010|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2010|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2010|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Replica (Non Firing)|5
2010|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Rifle|1
2010|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2010|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Rifle (Lever Action)|1
2010|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Shotgun|3
2010|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|4
2010|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2010|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Telescopic Sight|1
2010|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Toy Gun|1
2010|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2010|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2010|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Replica (Blank Firing)|1
2010|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2010|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Rifle (Semi Automatic)|1
2010|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|3
2010|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2010|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|6
2010|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Starting Pistol|1
2010|Limerick|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|3
2010|Limerick|Stolen|Gas Gun|1
2010|Limerick|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2010|Limerick|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2010|Limerick|Stolen|Shotgun|2
2010|Limerick|Stolen|Shotgun (Bolt Action)|1
2010|Limerick|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2010|Limerick|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|2
2010|Limerick|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|3
2010|Limerick|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|2
2010|Limerick|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|5
2010|Limerick|Stolen|Stun Gun|1
2010|Louth Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2010|Louth Div|Stolen|Pistol|1
2010|Louth Div|Stolen|Replica (Blank Firing)|7
2010|Louth Div|Stolen|Replica (Non Firing)|2
2010|Louth Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2010|Louth Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|1
2010|Louth Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2010|Mayo|Stolen|Imitation Gun|2
2010|Mayo|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2010|Mayo|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|2
2010|Mayo|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2010|Meath Div|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2010|Meath Div|Stolen|Gas Gun|5
2010|Meath Div|Stolen|Prohibited Weapon|2
2010|Meath Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2010|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun|2
2010|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2010|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|2
2010|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|4
2010|Roscommon/Longford Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2010|Roscommon/Longford Div|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2010|Roscommon/Longford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2010|Roscommon/Longford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|4
2010|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2010|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2010|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Shotgun|4
2010|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2010|Tipperary|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|5
2010|Tipperary|Stolen|Grenade|1
2010|Tipperary|Stolen|Gun safe|2
2010|Tipperary|Stolen|Humane Killer|1
2010|Tipperary|Stolen|Rifle|3
2010|Tipperary|Stolen|Shotgun|2
2010|Tipperary|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2010|Tipperary|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|1
2010|Tipperary|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|7
2010|Tipperary|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|7
2010|Waterford Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2010|Waterford Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2010|Waterford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2010|Waterford Div|Stolen|Starting Pistol|1
2010|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2010|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Shotgun|2
2010|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2010|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2010|Wexford Div|Stolen||1
2010|Wexford Div|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2010|Wexford Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|3
2010|Wexford Div|Stolen|Rifle|1
2010|Wexford Div|Stolen|Shotgun|4
2010|Wexford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2010|Wexford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|1
2010|Wexford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2010|Wexford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2010|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2010|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Gas Gun|1
2010|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|5
2010|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2010|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2010|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2010|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2010|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Telescopic Sight|2
2011|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2011|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2011|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2011|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2011|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|2
2011|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|1
2011|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|9
2011|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|9
2011|Clare|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|5
2011|Clare|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2011|Clare|Stolen|Rifle (Double Barrel)|1
2011|Clare|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2011|Clare|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|5
2011|Clare|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2011|Cork City|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2011|Cork City|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2011|Cork North|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|9
2011|Cork North|Stolen|Pistol|1
2011|Cork North|Stolen|Pistol (Semi Automatic)|1
2011|Cork North|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|3
2011|Cork North|Stolen|Rifle (Lever Action)|1
2011|Cork North|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2011|Cork North|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|5
2011|Cork West|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|4
2011|Cork West|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2011|Cork West|Stolen|Rifle|1
2011|Cork West|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2011|Cork West|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2011|Cork West|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2011|Cork West|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2011|Cork West|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|5
2011|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|4
2011|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Rifle|1
2011|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Rifle (Automatic)|1
2011|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2011|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2011|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2011|D.M.R. North Central|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2011|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2011|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2011|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Flare Pistol|1
2011|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2011|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2011|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2011|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2011|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2011|D.M.R. South Central|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2011|D.M.R. South Central|Stolen|Imitation Gun|1
2011|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Air Pistol|2
2011|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2011|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2011|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2011|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Telescopic Sight|2
2011|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Toy Gun|1
2011|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2011|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Air Rifle|2
2011|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2011|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Imitation Gun|1
2011|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Rifle|1
2011|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2011|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2011|Donegal|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2011|Donegal|Stolen|Shotgun|2
2011|Donegal|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2011|Donegal|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2011|Galway Div|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2011|Galway Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2011|Galway Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2011|Kerry|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2011|Kerry|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2011|Kerry|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|1
2011|Kildare Div|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2011|Kildare Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|5
2011|Kildare Div|Stolen|Imitation Gun|1
2011|Kildare Div|Stolen|Replica (Blank Firing)|1
2011|Kildare Div|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|2
2011|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun|4
2011|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2011|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|2
2011|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|4
2011|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|7
2011|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2011|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Replica (Non Firing)|1
2011|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|3
2011|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2011|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2011|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2011|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|2
2011|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|1
2011|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|2
2011|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|7
2011|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Air Rifle|2
2011|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Humane Killer|1
2011|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2011|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Rifle (Lever Action)|1
2011|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|2
2011|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2011|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2011|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|5
2011|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|8
2011|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Telescopic Sight|1
2011|Limerick|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2011|Limerick|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2011|Limerick|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|6
2011|Limerick|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2011|Limerick|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|3
2011|Limerick|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2011|Limerick|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|2
2011|Limerick|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|4
2011|Louth Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2011|Louth Div|Stolen|Imitation Gun|3
2011|Louth Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2011|Louth Div|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2011|Louth Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2011|Louth Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2011|Louth Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|4
2011|Mayo|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2011|Mayo|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2011|Meath Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2011|Meath Div|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2011|Meath Div|Stolen|Imitation Gun|2
2011|Meath Div|Stolen|Rifle|4
2011|Meath Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|4
2011|Meath Div|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2011|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2011|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|1
2011|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2011|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|16
2011|Meath Div|Stolen|Telescopic Sight|1
2011|Roscommon/Longford Div|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2011|Roscommon/Longford Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2011|Roscommon/Longford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2011|Roscommon/Longford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|4
2011|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2011|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2011|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|1
2011|Tipperary|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|3
2011|Tipperary|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2011|Tipperary|Stolen|Replica (Non Firing)|3
2011|Tipperary|Stolen|Rifle|1
2011|Tipperary|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|3
2011|Tipperary|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2011|Tipperary|Stolen|Shotgun|2
2011|Tipperary|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|10
2011|Tipperary|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|9
2011|Tipperary|Stolen|Stun Gun|1
2011|Waterford Div|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2011|Waterford Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2011|Waterford Div|Stolen|Imitation Gun|2
2011|Waterford Div|Stolen|Replica (Non Firing)|1
2011|Waterford Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2011|Waterford Div|Stolen|Shotgun|2
2011|Waterford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2011|Waterford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2011|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2011|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2011|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|5
2011|Wexford Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2011|Wexford Div|Stolen|Rifle|1
2011|Wexford Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|3
2011|Wexford Div|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2011|Wexford Div|Stolen|Shotgun|2
2011|Wexford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|4
2011|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Air Rifle|3
2011|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|8
2011|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Pistol (Semi Automatic)|1
2011|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|4
2011|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|4
2011|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2011|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|2
2011|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|15
2012|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2012|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|2
2012|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2012|Clare|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|2
2012|Cork City|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2012|Cork City|Stolen|Imitation Gun|1
2012|Cork City|Stolen|Paintball Gun|1
2012|Cork City|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2012|Cork City|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2012|Cork City|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|5
2012|Cork North|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|3
2012|Cork North|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|2
2012|Cork North|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2012|Cork West|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2012|Cork West|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2012|Cork West|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2012|Cork West|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2012|Cork West|Stolen|Telescopic Sight|1
2012|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2012|D.M.R. North Central|Stolen|Flare Pistol|1
2012|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2012|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Rifle|1
2012|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2012|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Shotgun (Bolt Action)|1
2012|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2012|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Toy Gun|3
2012|D.M.R. South Central|Stolen|Imitation Gun|1
2012|D.M.R. South Central|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|1
2012|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|3
2012|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2012|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Imitation Gun|8
2012|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Rifle|1
2012|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2012|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|1
2012|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2012|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2012|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2012|Donegal|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2012|Donegal|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2012|Donegal|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2012|Galway Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|4
2012|Galway Div|Stolen|Rifle (Lever Action)|1
2012|Galway Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2012|Galway Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2012|Galway Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|1
2012|Kerry|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2012|Kerry|Stolen|Rifle|1
2012|Kerry|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2012|Kerry|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2012|Kildare Div|Stolen|Air Pistol|2
2012|Kildare Div|Stolen|Air Rifle|2
2012|Kildare Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|5
2012|Kildare Div|Stolen|Gas Gun|1
2012|Kildare Div|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2012|Kildare Div|Stolen|Humane Killer|1
2012|Kildare Div|Stolen|Rifle|1
2012|Kildare Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|4
2012|Kildare Div|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2012|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2012|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2012|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|1
2012|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2012|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|9
2012|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2012|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Air Rifle|3
2012|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2012|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2012|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Imitation Gun|1
2012|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Revolver|1
2012|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|4
2012|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2012|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|7
2012|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Toy Gun|1
2012|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|3
2012|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2012|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Rifle|2
2012|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|3
2012|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2012|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2012|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|4
2012|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|8
2012|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Telescopic Sight|1
2012|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Toy Gun|1
2012|Limerick|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|4
2012|Limerick|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2012|Limerick|Stolen|Imitation Gun|1
2012|Limerick|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2012|Limerick|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|2
2012|Limerick|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2012|Louth Div|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2012|Louth Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2012|Louth Div|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2012|Louth Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2012|Louth Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|1
2012|Mayo|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2012|Mayo|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2012|Mayo|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2012|Meath Div|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2012|Meath Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|4
2012|Meath Div|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2012|Meath Div|Stolen|Pistol|1
2012|Meath Div|Stolen|Pistol (Semi Automatic)|1
2012|Meath Div|Stolen|Rifle|1
2012|Meath Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|4
2012|Meath Div|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2012|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2012|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2012|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2012|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|9
2012|Roscommon/Longford Div|Stolen|Rifle|1
2012|Roscommon/Longford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2012|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Air Pistol|3
2012|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2012|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Replica (Non Firing)|1
2012|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2012|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2012|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2012|Tipperary|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2012|Tipperary|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2012|Tipperary|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2012|Tipperary|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2012|Tipperary|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2012|Tipperary|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|2
2012|Tipperary|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|5
2012|Tipperary|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|5
2012|Tipperary|Stolen|Telescopic Sight|1
2012|Waterford Div|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2012|Waterford Div|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2012|Waterford Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2012|Waterford Div|Stolen|Paintball Gun|1
2012|Waterford Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2012|Waterford Div|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2012|Waterford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|1
2012|Waterford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2012|Waterford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2012|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2012|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|3
2012|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Humane Killer|1
2012|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2012|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Rifle (Lever Action)|1
2012|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2012|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2012|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|2
2012|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2012|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2012|Wexford Div|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2012|Wexford Div|Stolen|Air Rifle|2
2012|Wexford Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2012|Wexford Div|Stolen|Gun safe|3
2012|Wexford Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|5
2012|Wexford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2012|Wexford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2012|Wexford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|13
2012|Wexford Div|Stolen|Telescopic Sight|1
2012|Wicklow Div|Stolen||1
2012|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2012|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|3
2012|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Revolver|1
2012|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Rifle|2
2012|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|9
2012|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Rifle (Lever Action)|1
2012|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Rifle (Long Rifle)|1
2012|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|2
2012|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2012|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2012|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|6
2012|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|9
2013|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2013|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2013|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|2
2013|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2013|Clare|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2013|Clare|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2013|Cork City|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2013|Cork City|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|2
2013|Cork North|Stolen|Air Pistol|2
2013|Cork North|Stolen|Air Rifle|2
2013|Cork North|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|2
2013|Cork North|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2013|Cork West|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2013|Cork West|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2013|Cork West|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2013|Cork West|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|1
2013|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2013|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2013|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2013|D.M.R. North Central|Stolen|Paintball Gun|1
2013|D.M.R. North Central|Stolen|Replica (Blank Firing)|1
2013|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Air Pistol|2
2013|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2013|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Replica (Non Firing)|2
2013|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2013|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|4
2013|D.M.R. South Central|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2013|D.M.R. South Central|Stolen|Replica (Non Firing)|1
2013|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2013|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|3
2013|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2013|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2013|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|5
2013|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Gun safe|2
2013|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Rifle|2
2013|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|3
2013|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|2
2013|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2013|Donegal|Stolen|Air Pistol|2
2013|Donegal|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|3
2013|Donegal|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2013|Donegal|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2013|Donegal|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2013|Galway Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2013|Galway Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2013|Galway Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|2
2013|Galway Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|4
2013|Kerry|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2013|Kerry|Stolen|Toy Gun|1
2013|Kildare Div|Stolen||1
2013|Kildare Div|Stolen|Air Pistol|3
2013|Kildare Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2013|Kildare Div|Stolen|Cross Bow|1
2013|Kildare Div|Stolen|Imitation Gun|1
2013|Kildare Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|3
2013|Kildare Div|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2013|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2013|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|5
2013|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|7
2013|Kildare Div|Stolen|Starting Pistol|1
2013|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|6
2013|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|7
2013|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2013|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2013|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2013|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|5
2013|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|8
2013|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Humane Killer|2
2013|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Imitation Gun|1
2013|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Prohibited Weapon|1
2013|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Replica (Blank Firing)|1
2013|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2013|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2013|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2013|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|5
2013|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|10
2013|Limerick|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2013|Limerick|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2013|Limerick|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2013|Limerick|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|1
2013|Limerick|Stolen|Telescopic Sight|1
2013|Louth Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2013|Louth Div|Stolen|Imitation Gun|1
2013|Louth Div|Stolen|Replica (Non Firing)|1
2013|Louth Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2013|Louth Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2013|Louth Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2013|Louth Div|Stolen|Telescopic Sight|1
2013|Mayo|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2013|Meath Div|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2013|Meath Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|3
2013|Meath Div|Stolen|Pistol (Semi Automatic)|2
2013|Meath Div|Stolen|Replica (Non Firing)|3
2013|Meath Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|5
2013|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2013|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2013|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|2
2013|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|4
2013|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|4
2013|Roscommon/Longford Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2013|Roscommon/Longford Div|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2013|Roscommon/Longford Div|Stolen|Pistol (Semi Automatic)|1
2013|Roscommon/Longford Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2013|Roscommon/Longford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2013|Roscommon/Longford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2013|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2013|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2013|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Rifle (Lever Action)|1
2013|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|5
2013|Tipperary|Stolen|Air Rifle|2
2013|Tipperary|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|8
2013|Tipperary|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|4
2013|Tipperary|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|2
2013|Tipperary|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2013|Tipperary|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|1
2013|Tipperary|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|6
2013|Tipperary|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|13
2013|Waterford Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2013|Waterford Div|Stolen|Imitation Gun|2
2013|Waterford Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2013|Waterford Div|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2013|Waterford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2013|Waterford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2013|Waterford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2013|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|3
2013|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Rifle (Repeater)|1
2013|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2013|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2013|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|4
2013|Wexford Div|Stolen|Air Rifle|2
2013|Wexford Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|6
2013|Wexford Div|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2013|Wexford Div|Stolen|Imitation Gun|2
2013|Wexford Div|Stolen|Musket|2
2013|Wexford Div|Stolen|Rifle|1
2013|Wexford Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|4
2013|Wexford Div|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|2
2013|Wexford Div|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2013|Wexford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2013|Wexford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Side By Side)|1
2013|Wexford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|5
2013|Wexford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|11
2013|Wexford Div|Stolen|Toy Gun|2
2013|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|4
2013|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2013|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Imitation Gun|1
2013|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|3
2013|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2013|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2013|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|5
2014|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2014|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2014|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Imitation Gun|1
2014|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2014|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2014|Cavan/Monaghan|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|1
2014|Clare|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2014|Cork City|Stolen|Air Pistol|2
2014|Cork City|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2014|Cork City|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2014|Cork West|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2014|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2014|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2014|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Rifle|1
2014|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2014|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|2
2014|D.M.R. Eastern|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|6
2014|D.M.R. North Central|Stolen|Gas Gun|1
2014|D.M.R. North Central|Stolen|Replica (Blank Firing)|1
2014|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|5
2014|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Cross Bow|1
2014|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Imitation Gun|3
2014|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Prohibited Weapon|1
2014|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Replica (Blank Firing)|4
2014|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|4
2014|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|6
2014|D.M.R. Northern|Stolen|Starting Pistol|1
2014|D.M.R. South Central|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|1
2014|D.M.R. South Central|Stolen|Toy Gun|1
2014|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Air Pistol|3
2014|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2014|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Imitation Gun|2
2014|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Rifle|1
2014|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2014|D.M.R. Southern|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2014|D.M.R. Western|Stolen||1
2014|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Air Rifle|3
2014|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|5
2014|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Imitation Gun|2
2014|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Rifle (Lever Action)|1
2014|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2014|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2014|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2014|D.M.R. Western|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|1
2014|Donegal|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2014|Donegal|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2014|Donegal|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|2
2014|Donegal|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2014|Donegal|Stolen|Telescopic Sight|1
2014|Galway Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2014|Galway Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|1
2014|Kerry|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2014|Kerry|Stolen|Imitation Gun|6
2014|Kerry|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2014|Kerry|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|1
2014|Kildare Div|Stolen|Air Pistol|1
2014|Kildare Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2014|Kildare Div|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2014|Kildare Div|Stolen|Imitation Gun|3
2014|Kildare Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2014|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2014|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2014|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2014|Kildare Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|4
2014|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|4
2014|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|3
2014|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2014|Kilkenny/Carlow|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2014|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2014|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2014|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Imitation Gun|1
2014|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Rifle|1
2014|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|4
2014|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|4
2014|Laois/Offaly|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|11
2014|Limerick|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2014|Limerick|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|3
2014|Limerick|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2014|Limerick|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|3
2014|Limerick|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2014|Louth Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|5
2014|Louth Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2014|Louth Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2014|Mayo|Stolen|Air Rifle|1
2014|Mayo|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2014|Mayo|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2014|Mayo|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2014|Mayo|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2014|Mayo|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2014|Meath Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|8
2014|Meath Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2014|Meath Div|Stolen|Rifle (Pump Action)|1
2014|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Semi Automatic)|1
2014|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|2
2014|Meath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|4
2014|Roscommon/Longford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2014|Roscommon/Longford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
2014|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2014|Sligo/Leitrim|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|1
2014|Tipperary|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2014|Tipperary|Stolen|Gun safe|1
2014|Tipperary|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2014|Tipperary|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|1
2014|Tipperary|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|4
2014|Waterford Div|Stolen|Gun safe|2
2014|Waterford Div|Stolen|Imitation Gun|1
2014|Waterford Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|3
2014|Waterford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|3
2014|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Imitation Gun|2
2014|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|1
2014|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Shotgun|1
2014|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|6
2014|Westmeath Div|Stolen|Telescopic Sight|1
2014|Wexford Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|1
2014|Wexford Div|Stolen|Replica (Non Firing)|1
2014|Wexford Div|Stolen|Rifle|1
2014|Wexford Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|2
2014|Wexford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|4
2014|Wexford Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|1
2014|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Cartridges / Rounds of Ammo.|2
2014|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Imitation Gun|1
2014|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Rifle|1
2014|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Rifle (Bolt Action)|8
2014|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Pump Action)|1
2014|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Single Barrel)|2
2014|Wicklow Div|Stolen|Shotgun (Under And Over)|2
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Total|||| 1710

I note some of the Deputy's questions relate to firearms stolen from licensed owners and how many of these guns stolen may, for example, be replicas or humane killers or deactivated firearms.

The table below gives details of firearms linked to a licence recorded as stolen over the years 2010 to 2014 inclusive, with yearly totals for rifles, shotguns and handguns.

Type|2010|2011|2012|2013|2014|Total
Rifles|42|68|65|60|41|276
Shotguns|176|206|163|170|111|826
Handguns|2|2|1|2|-|7
TOTAL|220|276|229|232|152|1,109

The research required to compile the other information sought by the Deputy would require a disproportionate expenditure of time and resources, which cannot be justified in current circumstances where there are other significant demands on resources.

312. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the system in place to test unproofed guns imported into the market here; the quality control process in place here when it comes to the import of guns into Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9997/15]

342. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Firearms (Proofing) Act 1968 makes provision for a proof house to test unproofed guns for non-military use imported into the Irish market, including guns for retail; if a proof house is required to ensure the proper testing of unproofed guns for non-military use, if one does not exist to ensure they are made to a standard and that they are safe to enter the public domain; the way guns imported into this country, are currently proofed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10469/15]

343. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views that there are sufficient quality controls in place to safeguard against sub-quality standards of guns for non-military use being imported into the market here, including guns for retail; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10470/15]

344. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald her views on the Republic of Ireland becoming a member of the Commission Internationale Permanente pour l'épreuve des armes à feu portatives CIP, an international organisation created by way of an international agreement, established on 15 July 1914, modified 1969 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10471/15]

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald):

I propose to take Questions Nos. 312 and 342 to 344, inclusive, together.

The Firearms (Proofing) Act 1968 was introduced by the then Department of Industry and Commerce (now the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (DJEI), to set up a proof house specifically for shotguns manufactured by an indigenous firearms company that was being part-funded by State Aid. I understand the gun company subsequently went into liquidation and the proof house at the Institute for Industrial Research Standards (IIRS) - the predecessor to the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) - ceased to function at the same time.

Firearms proofing is a safety matter with regard to the production and use of a firearm and is normally carried out at the point of manufacture. To establish a proof house in Ireland is a matter ultimately for the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Such a measure would only be viable if there was a domestic manufacturer of firearms.

Many firearms imported into Ireland come from the 14 countries which are members of the Commission Internationale Permanente pour l'épreuve des armes à feu portatives (CIP). This means the firearms produced in those countries have a CIP proof mark, which essentially relates to a common standard for mutual recognition of proof marks. Countries such as America and Canada are not members of CIP and their manufacturers test and proof mark their firearms according to their own standards. Firearms from these non CIP countries are imported into Ireland. Responsibility concerning product safety of firearms is a matter for manufacturers, the individual consumer and the firearms dealer who imports firearms. Many EU countries, including Ireland, do not have domestic firearms production, and are not members of the CIP. In the absence of sector specific EU legislation on the product safety of firearms, the product and consumer safety issues relating to firearms fall under the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) 2001/95/EC of the European Commission. The responsibility for the implementation of this Directive (including related market surveillance and enforcement issues) rests with my colleague, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.

Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
469. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the action being taken to address the increase in the number of unlicensed firearms here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11475/15]
470. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on incorrect information that was provided to her and the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality regarding the number of licensed firearms stolen from 2010 to 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11476/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Minister, Department of Justice and Equality; Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 469 and 470 together.

The Deputy refers to the increasing number of unlicensed firearms in the State. It is however impossible to accurately state how many illegal firearms are currently in the hands of criminals in the State or whether this figure is increasing. An Garda Síochána tackles the issue of illegal firearms on a daily basis at both local and national levels and in recent weeks alone have successfully removed a number of illegal firearms from criminal hands in ongoing operations throughout the country.

Gardaí tackle the issue of illegal firearms through a range of targeted and intelligence based operations, often disrupting and preventing incidents, as well as detecting and prosecuting those involved.

Heavy penalties are provided for weapons offences in our criminal law and mandatory minimum penalties have been introduced for certain firearms offences. The considerable powers already available to Gardaí have been supplemented further by the DNA Database legislation enacted last year, which provides for the establishment of a Database which will have the capacity to link suspects to unsolved crimes using forensic evidence, and will greatly assist Gardaí in investigating a whole range of serious offences.

The various Garda operations which target armed and organised criminals are complemented and supported by Garda engagement with local communities, including a range of community local fora, to address local concerns relating to crime, community safety and the impact of organised crime on community life.

The Deputy also refers to what is described as incorrect information provided to Oireachtas members regarding the number of licensed firearms stolen. The statistics provided by An Garda Síochána regarding firearms reported stolen is provided on the basis of data available on the PULSE system. The data available cannot be amended or updated for the purposes of providing statistics. I can also inform the Deputy that different types of questions were asked by Oireachtas members in relation to stolen firearms. One set of figures provided, totalling 1,710, was for all firearms reported stolen between 2010 and 2014. This figure would include firearms not licensed stolen from firearms dealers and other items classified as firearms such as humane killers, starting guns and blank firing guns which would be held on authorisation rather than licence. Another set of figures provided, totalling 1,109, was for all firearms linked to a licencerecorded as stolen between 2010 and 2014.

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
465. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding gun control; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11419/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Minister, Department of Justice and Equality; Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

I understand the Deputy is referring to a recent Prime Time programme which had a report on firearms licensing. The Deputy will appreciate that I have no role in adjudicating on whether broadcasting codes or rules have been broken.
However, I am advised that under the Broadcasting Act 2009, viewers and listeners can complain about broadcasting content which they believe is not in keeping with broadcasting codes and rules. In line with the complaint process, the viewer or listener should direct their complaint to the broadcaster in the first instance with regard to the broadcaster's Code of Practice for Handling Complaints, a document which each broadcaster has available on its website. If a viewer or listener is not satisfied with the response from the broadcaster or if the broadcaster does not respond within the timeframe provided for in their Code of Practice (usually 21 days), then the viewer or listener can refer the complaint to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland for consideration.

Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)
461. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her Department's estimates at present in relation to the number of illegally owned firearms; her plans to seize these illegal firearms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11393/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Minister, Department of Justice and Equality; Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

It is impossible to accurately state how many illegal firearms are currently in the hands of criminals in the State. An Garda Síochána tackles the issue of illegal firearms on a daily basis at both local and national levels and in recent weeks alone have successfully removed a number of illegal firearms from criminal hands in ongoing operations throughout the country.

Gardaí tackle the issue of illegal firearms through a range of targeted and intelligence based operations, often disrupting and preventing incidents, as well as detecting and prosecuting those involved. The details of intelligence based operations targeting illegal firearms cannot be made public for operational reasons.

Heavy penalties are provided for weapons offences in our criminal law and mandatory minimum penalties have been introduced for certain firearms offences. The considerable powers already available to Gardaí have been supplemented further by the DNA Database legislation enacted last year, which provides for the establishment of a Database which will have the capacity to link suspects to unsolved crimes using forensic evidence, and will greatly assist Gardaí in investigating a whole range of serious offences.

The various Garda operations which target armed and organised criminals are complemented and supported by Garda engagement with local communities, including a range of community local fora, to address local concerns relating to crime, community safety and the impact of organised crime on community life.

Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
460. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when she will receive a report on the submissions relating to a joint report by her Department and a working group in An Garda Síochána that is reviewing firearms licensing; if consideration will be given to the views and submissions of all stakeholders, including groups representing those who use firearms for sporting purposes prior to making any final decision regarding changes in the licensing system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11378/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Minister, Department of Justice and Equality; Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

In light of public safety concerns highlighted by An Garda Síochána, a joint Department of Justice and Equality/An Garda Síochána Working Group was established by the Department of Justice and Equality to review firearms licensing. The report of this Working Group was published on 13 November 2014 and submissions on the report were sought from stakeholders and the public by 31 January 2015. The consultation process gave 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. The submissions received are currently being examined and incorporated into a report for me.

The Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has also sought submissions and held hearings with interested parties in relation to the Working Party report and will publish its own report on the matter. I have already given a commitment that I will not make any decisions until I have met the key stakeholders, including the organisations who represent those who use firearms for sporting purposes.

Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
428. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 331 to 342 of 3 March 2015, the number of the 276 rifles which she stated were stolen from 2010 to 2014 which were centre-fire rifles; the number which were rim-fire; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11154/15]
429. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 331 to 342 of 3 March 2015, indicating those firearms which were linked to a firearms licence, if she will confirm the 40 air pistols listed as stolen in the Parliamentary Questions were therefore not in fact licensed or linked to a licence; in those circumstances, if she will indicate where these air pistols were stolen from; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11155/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Minister, Department of Justice and Equality; Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 428 and 429 together.
I have asked the Garda Commissioner for a report in relation to these matters and will write to the Deputy as soon as I have further information.

Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the average length of time it takes her Department to process import and export licences for non-military guns; the criteria required for an applicant to secure a continuous export licence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13143/15]

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald):
My Department takes, on average, 10 working days to issue an import / export licence for firearms. Firearms Dealers registered with my Department routinely apply for transfer documents / export licences to remove specific firearms from Ireland to another jurisdiction within the EU. The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation process applications to export firearms to Non EU countries.

The main legal provisions governing the export and removal of firearms from the State are Section 16 of the Firearms Act, 1925 and Regulation 6 of the EC ( Acquisition and Possession of Weapons and Ammunition) Regulations 1993, as amended. In effect, this means that a firearms dealer exporting firearms must obtain a removal order from the relevant Garda Superintendent for the specific firearms being removed and then an application can be made to my Department for a transfer document/ export licence. This requirement of a removal order applies to both specific export licences and a Continuous Export Licence (CEL). An application for a CEL is judged on its merits. A CEL is issued in exceptional circumstances to a very limited number of dealers who have high volumes of trade within the EU for a period not exceeding three years.

402. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the review of firearms legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13246/15]

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald):
In light of public safety concerns highlighted by An Garda Síochána, a joint Department of Justice and Equality / An Garda Síochána Working Group was established by the Department of Justice and Equality to review firearms licensing. The report of this Working Group was published on 13 November 2014 and submissions on the report were sought from stakeholders and the public by 31 January 2015. The consultation process gave 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. The submissions received are currently being examined and incorporated into a report for me.

The Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has also sought submissions and held hearings with interested parties in relation to the Working Party report and will publish its own report on the matter. I have already given a commitment that I will not make any decisions until I have met the key stakeholders, including the organisations who represent those who use firearms for sporting purposes. I intend to meet the key stakeholders in the near future.

412. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding legal gun ownership; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13300/15]

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald):
In light of public safety concerns highlighted by An Garda Síochána, a joint Department of Justice and Equality/ An Garda Síochána Working Group was established by the Department of Justice and Equality to review firearms licensing. The report of this Working Group was published on 13 November 2014 and submissions on the report were sought from stakeholders and the public by 31 January 2015. The consultation process gave 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. The submissions received are currently being examined and incorporated into a report for me.

The Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has also sought submissions and held hearings with interested parties in relation to the Working Party report and will publish its own report on the matter. I have already given a commitment that I will not make any decisions until I have met the key stakeholders, including the organisations who represent those who use firearms for sporting purposes. I intend to meet the key stakeholders in the near future.

I have asked the Garda Commissioner for a report in relation to the matters raised concerning statistics regarding licensed firearms and will write to the Deputy as soon as I have further information.

138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan  asked the Minister for Justice and Equality  the extent to which she is aware of the strong opposition from various sporting and gun clubs to proposals and restrictions in respect of guns available to the sporting sector, in view of the fact that the statistics would indicate that the most serious source of supply of such weapons comes from illegal sources; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13812/15]

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): 
In light of public safety concerns highlighted by An Garda Síochána, a joint Department of Justice and Equality/ An Garda Síochána Working Group was established by the Department of Justice and Equality to review firearms licensing. The report of this Working Group was published on 13 November 2014 and submissions on the report were sought from stakeholders and the public by 31 January 2015. The consultation process gave 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. The submissions received are currently being examined and incorporated into a report for me.

The Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has also sought submissions and held hearings with interested parties in relation to the Working Party report and will publish its own report on the matter. I have already given a commitment that I will not make any decisions until I have met the key stakeholders, including the organisations who represent those who use firearms for sporting purposes. I intend to meet the key stakeholders in the near future.

139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan   asked the Minister for Justice and Equality   the number of legally held shotguns or handguns reported stolen from households in each of the past ten years and in 2015 to date; the extent to which such weapons have subsequently been used in the committal of crimes; the number of gun-related crimes committed, which indicate the use of weapons acquired through other sources; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13813/15]

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald):  
I have asked the Garda Commissioner for a report in relation to this matter and will write to the Deputy when I have further information.

137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan Iasked the Minister for Justice and Equality the degree to which adequate resources are being made available to an Garda Síochána, to combat the supply of guns to organised criminal gangs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13811/15]

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald):
As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of personnel, among the Garda Regions, Divisions, and Districts. Garda management keep this distribution under continuing review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the best possible use is made of these resources.

The An Garda Síochána Policing Plan for 2015 sets out the continued commitment of An Garda Síochána to pro-actively target groups and individuals engaged in serious crime in all its forms, in particular violent crime and organised criminal activity. Members of An Garda Síochána continue to utilise all available legislation, including the additional legislative provisions introduced by the Oireachtas in 2009 which amended the Criminal Justice Act, 2006 relating to organised crime.

Europol have identified the need for a community wide approach to help tackle Organised Crime Groupings including law enforcement, customs, business interests and government policy. An Garda Síochána are acutely aware that the targeting of Organised Criminal Groupings is best advanced by using multi-disciplinary approaches to ensure the activities of individuals and groups are effectively targeted. This includes the use of the Proceeds of Crimes Legislation including money-laundering legislation and the powers of the Criminal Assets Bureau.

An Garda Síochána also interact with a number of other law enforcement agencies from outside the jurisdiction in the ongoing combating of drugs and firearms trafficking and organised crime on an international level.

Taking cognisance of the target focused operations of both the Organised Crime Unit and the Garda National Drug Unit and the strength that could be gained from combining resources, the Commissioner decided to merge the Organised Crime Unit and the Garda National Drug Unit to create a robust entity, the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau to effectively tackle organised crime as it currently exists in this country.

The newly amalgamated unit will benefit from the skill sets of both the Organised Crime Unit and the Garda National Drug Unit personnel, in establishing an enforcement and investigative unit which will manage national and international drug trafficking and organised crime investigations.

Organised crime is often transnational in nature, constantly evolving and diversifying to take advantage of the prevailing economic and social conditions; developments in technology; and increasing mobility at a global level. An Garda Síochána continues to develop and implement operations and strategies aimed at targeting, dismantling and disrupting criminal networks, utilising advanced analytical and intelligence methodologies.

The resources available to target the activities of Organised Criminal Groups (OCG’s) include direct resources allocated to the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau itself as well as indirect resources which include the services of specialist units as well as Divisional and District Drugs and Detective Units.

Finian McGrath wrote:

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That brings me to the issue, related to discussion of the Bill, of guns in society. We need to examine this and to be vigilant. The Bill is important in that it targets those senior criminals who are making the money, but then it is important that the money is distributed to the people who have suffered as a consequence of these bully-boy antics. Many communities have been intimidated. Recently, I attended a number of meetings in my constituency about the fact that whole streets were being intimidated by a certain gang. One gang leader, together with around 20 or 30 young men, was spreading fear up and down those streets and the families were so intimidated they would not even dream of going near the Garda. They were telephoning local TDs such as myself and asking them to intervene and talk to the senior gardaí. We need to focus on that, because there is a significant element of society that is being marginalised and left out there on its own. When making these points, it is important that we say to those in middle Ireland who think drug-taking is acceptable in some way that they must accept responsibility as well, because the drug dealers will follow the market. If there is a market in the affluent Ireland for cocaine, the drug dealers will move into it and make money on the back of it. That needs to be said.

At present, the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, of which I am a member, is doing a lot of valuable work, under Deputy David Stanton, on gangland crime in the community. We have held a lot of hearings. We have heard presentations from all the different voluntary groups, drugs groups, parents' groups and victims of crime, and we will be producing a comprehensive report. I hope the Minister will support the recommendations when that report is issued in either the summer or the autumn.

...

When talking about crime and the proceeds of crime, as I mentioned earlier, we also need to think about the issue of firearms. There is significant a public safety concern among broader society about the availability of firearms, both legal and illegal. According to recent research done by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, there are around 150,000 unregistered firearms. I am not talking about the responsible gun owners and the sensible people. I am talking about unregistered firearms. It is important to mention the threat to broader society. Between 2005 and 2008, 31 handguns were stolen and 1,236 other civilian firearms were stolen. Of the 1,236 firearms, only 373 were recovered. We need to be focused, and responsible gun owners need to be vigilant.
They need to be careful. We need strong regulation and commonsense when dealing with this issue because we have enough guns in the broader society, a fact which must be recognised.

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Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)
129. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the review of firearms legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19058/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Minister, Department of Justice and Equality; Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

In light of public safety concerns highlighted by An Garda Síochána, a joint Department of Justice and Equality/ An Garda Síochána Working Group was established by the Department of Justice and Equality to review firearms licensing. The report of this Working Group was published on 13 November 2014 and submissions on the report were sought from stakeholders and the public by 31 January 2015. The consultation process gave 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.

The Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality also sought submissions and held hearings with interested parties in relation to the Working Party report and published an interim report on the matter.

As part of the process of consultation I gave a commitment that I would not make any decisions until I had met the key stakeholders, including the organisations who represent those who use firearms for sporting purposes. I had a useful meeting with the key stakeholders on 29 April 2015 and consideration of the issues involved is continuing.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
104. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans regarding the review of firearms; the timeframe she expects in relation to recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22574/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Minister, Department of Justice and Equality; Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

In light of public safety concerns highlighted by An Garda Síochána, a joint Department of Justice and Equality/An Garda Síochána Working Group was established by the Department of Justice and Equality to review firearms licensing. The report of this Working Group was published on 13 November 2014 and submissions on the report were sought from stakeholders and the public by 31 January 2015. The consultation process gave 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.

The Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality also sought submissions and held hearings with interested parties in relation to the Working Party report and published an interim report on the matter.
As part of the process of consultation I gave a commitment that I would not make any decisions until I had met the key stakeholders, including the organisations who represent those who use firearms for sporting purposes. I had a useful meeting with the key stakeholders on 29 April 2015 and consideration of the issues involved, including the concerns of those who use firearms for sporting purposes, is continuing.

I expect this process to be concluded in the near future.

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
154. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the review of firearms licensing legislation; if the concerns of the National Association of Regional Game Councils and the Sports Coalition have been given detailed consideration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28065/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Minister, Department of Justice and Equality; Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

As part of the consultation process for the on-going review of firearms licensing I have given a commitment that I would not make any decisions until I had met the key stakeholders, including the organisations who represent those who use firearms for sporting purposes. I had a useful meeting with the key stakeholders on 29 April 2015. Consideration of the issues involved, including the Sports Coalition (of which the National Association of Regional Games Councils is a member) proposals, is continuing. I intend to conclude consideration of the issues in the near future.

Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
391. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding firearms legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30167/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Minister, Department of Justice and Equality; Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

The Deputy has raised a number of questions in relation to the accuracy of statistics on stolen firearms provided from the PULSE system and the impact of this in relation to decision making. The Deputy will be aware that following a detailed analysis of PULSE data in relation to the recording, classification and reclassification of crime, the CSO has recently resumed publication of the quarterly crime figures, along with an analysis of how the issues identified in the Garda Inspectorate Report on Crime Investigations impact on the production of these statistics. The analysis carried out by both the CSO and the Garda Inspectorate has identified common issues of concern in relation to Garda crime recording processes and systems. A significant number of these relate to ICT issues and some of them are specifically in relation to PULSE.

The Garda Commissioner has taken a number of steps to respond to the concerns identified in the Inspectorate report, including the establishment of a new Data Quality Team in the Garda Information Services Centre (GISC), as well as measures to strengthen PULSE governance arrangements. These measures form part of broader steps to take forward the Inspectorate’s recommendations, including plans to upgrade and improve the technology for recording of crime and policing activity.

The compilation and publication of crime statistics is a matter in the first instance for the Central Statistics Office, as the national statistical agency. The CSO is currently carrying out a detailed analysis of certain issues raised by the Inspectorate in relation to the recording, classification and reclassification of crime, to see whether and to what extent they may have implications for the crime statistics which that Office produces. I understand that substantial work has been carried out on this project since the report's publication, and that this work is ongoing. In addition, the CSO has also agreed to chair an expert panel to examine the Inspectorate's recommendations on crime statistics. The expert panel will review the crime counting and detection rules, as recommended by the Inspectorate, with a view to introducing new national standards

On the question of compensation and the possession of a firearm being a privilege, I wish to refer the Deputy to Section 13 of the Working Group report on the Review of Firearms Licensing which was published in November 2014.

To quote from section 13:
"In Magee V Murray (2008, Judge Birmingham) it is stated in summary: “The possession of every firearm is illegal unless authorised by law. The possession of a firearm is not a right, but it is a privilege...”.

A similar view was expressed in McCarron V Kearney by Charleton J. (High Court, 4 July 2008)."

Section 13 also notes that the Courts have taken the view that what is in the State’s gift cannot be required to be compensated if it is withdrawn. For example, in Gorman v Minister for the Environment (2001, Judge Carney) it was held that the absence of compensation for permitting the issuance of taxi licences to anyone qualified was constitutional.

Finally, insofar as consultation with the Attorney General in relation to legislative changes is concerned, I can confirm to the Deputy that any legislative changes are subject to consultation with the Attorney General.

Gabrielle McFadden (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
529. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the average time it takes for the firearms section of her Department to process applications for import and export licences for non-military firearms; if she is satisfied that there is sufficient staff to process such applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37333/15]

530. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the concerns of a company (details supplied) regarding delays in the processing of applications for licences to import and export non-military firearms for its hunting and fishing business; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37334/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Minister, Department of Justice and Equality; Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 529 and 530 together.

I can inform the Deputy that there are no delays in processing application forms for import and export licenses for firearms and/or ammunition within my Department. The time taken to process an application to finality can be prolonged by the lodging of incorrect information by the applicant. When incorrect information is provided by an applicant, the matter is dealt with expeditiously by the staff in my Department in accordance with the Department's customer service policy and the applicant is contacted and advised to re-submit correct information.

As a general rule, applications are processed within 10 working days and in many instances in a lesser period. The recent postal strike may have led to delivery of licences later than usual.

Bobby Aylward (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)

566. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will consider appointing appropriate representatives from national shooting sports organisations such as the National Sports Coalition to the new firearms and appeals authority, which is due to be established, to ensure a reasonable and rational approach to shooting sports activities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37742/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Minister, Department of Justice and Equality; Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

I recently announced fundamental long term reforms of firearms licensing including the establishment of a new Firearms Assessment and Appeals Authority. The primary function of the Authority will be to determine, on the basis of an objective assessment of all the issues, with safety of the public being paramount, whether particular forms of firearms may be licensed in the State, whether there should be any limit on the number of such firearms and what safety conditions might properly be applied to their licensing. The functions of the Authority will be subject to further consultation with key stakeholders in advance of the preparation of the necessary enabling legislation, which will be subject to pre-legislative scrutiny by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality and Defence. I have also sought submissions on the proposed Authority from the Firearms Consultative Panel, which is made up of key stakeholders, including the Sports Coalition. Accordingly, it is premature at this stage to decide on the make up of the Authority before the consultation process.

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
337. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the review of firearms licensing legislation: if the concerns of the National Association of Regional Game Councils and the Sports Coalition have been given detailed consideration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39613/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Minister, Department of Justice and Equality; Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

I can advise the Deputy that I recently announced a series of changes to the licensing of firearms. My announcement followed an extensive consultation process with key stakeholders and hearings by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality and Defence on a report from a Joint Garda Síochána/Department of Justice and Equality Working Group published in November 2014. The changes announced will address issues in the short term but also map out the longer term future for a licensing system which balances the rights of those who wish to pursue their interests with public safety, which has to be the paramount consideration. I understand the Sports Coalition (of which the National Association of Regional Games Council is a member) has welcomed and fully endorsed my announcement.
My intention is to make fundamental long term reforms in this area by proposing legislation for a Firearms Assessment and Appeals Authority. The primary function of the Authority will be to determine, on the basis of an objective assessment of all the issues, with safety of the public being paramount, whether particular forms of firearms may be licensed in the State, whether there should be any limit on the number of such firearms and what safety conditions might properly be applied to their licensing. The functions of the Authority will be subject to further consultation with key stakeholders in advance of the preparation of the necessary enabling legislation, which will be subject to pre-legislative scrutiny by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality and Defence.

As part of the review process, I announced my intention to re-establish the Firearms Consultative Panel. The re-established panel had their first meeting on 29 October 2015. It is made up of key stakeholders, including the Sports Coalition. This panel provides a valuable forum for contact and discussion between my Department and representatives of shooting organisations, An Garda Siochana and other interested parties. I have sought submissions from the Firearms Consultative Panel on a number of issues affecting licensed gun owners including the proposed Firearms Assessment and Appeals Authority. I look forward to building on the positive relationships developed between representative organisations and my Department during the review of firearms licensing and I look forward to continued open and positive dialogue with all representative organisations.

I have notified the Garda Inspectorate that I intend to ask them to review the administration of firearms licensing by An Garda Síochána when the Firearms Assessment and Appeals Authority is in place for a period of 12 months.
I have introduced an immediate temporary cap on the licensing of any new centre-fire semi-automatic rifles pending the establishment and determination of the Authority. Legislation will provide for the revocation of any licenses issued before the enactment of the legislation and it is intended that anyone applying for licenses of this nature will be informed of that fact.
I have signed secondary legislation re-defining what constitutes a non-restricted handgun. The purpose of this legislation is to ensure persons who currently hold licences for handguns will be able to reapply for a license in the current licensing round. This legislation clarifies for An Garda Síochána what firearms may be considered by them for licensing.

In line with my commitment to prevent any proliferation of handgun availability in Ireland, I am continuing to monitor the number of 0.22 inch rim fire calibre handguns being licensed. If there is a significant increase in the number of applications for new certificates or import licence applications for these handguns, I will introduce priority legislation for a future cap.
Finally, the Garda Commissioner intends to establish a centralised licensing system for restricted firearms, pending the establishment and determination of the Firearms Assessment and Appeals Authority. The Garda Commissioner is preparing a detailed outline of the proposed work of the centralised licensing system for my consideration.

Alan Farrell (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
This is my second time around. I have a question on drugs and firearms for the Commissioner. My question is specific to the proliferation of firearms and their availability. More specifically, this afternoon Mountjoy Prison is currently in lock-down as a result of the discovery of a quantity of weapons in a restricted area of the prison.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
Did that happen today?

Alan Farrell (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
Today, as we speak. The committee has done a great deal of work on the issue and made proposals on the firearms licensing regime. The Chairman has spent a great deal of time working on the project along with Deputy McGrath. The proposed licensing authority is independent of An Garda Síochána. Will the authority be more of a consultative body rather than an administrative function for the force? Does the Commissioner believe that the new authority will speed up the licensing of firearms and ensure that we have quality control for licensed firearms that are licensed in this country? Will the initiative free up resources to allow An Garda Síochána tackle illegal firearms and weapons that are in the public domain?

Ms Nóirín O'Sullivan:
An important distinction must be made. They are two separate things. In terms of firearms licensing, the centralised authority is a very welcome initiative in so far as it will provide consistency in decision-making around the application of the granting or otherwise of firearms licences. I would not like to give the committee the impression that we are suggesting, in any way, that licensed firearms are the same.

Alan Farrell (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
I hope I made that distinction.

Ms Nóirín O'Sullivan:
Yes, I thank the Deputy. The proliferation of what I call illegal firearms tend to be around organised crime, criminality and dissident activities. That is important to mention. The new firearms licensing regime will certainly help greatly. It does not free up a lot of Garda resources because previously, and historically, the job was done by district officers. The district officer will still have an input into the assessment of individuals but added value comes from the centralised decision-making and the consistency of same.

John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
355. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down the number of handgun licences legally permitted. [46164/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Minister, Department of Justice and Equality; Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

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

John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
356. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down the number of firearm licences revoked in the past five years, including a break-down of the different types of firearms revoked. [46165/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Minister, Department of Justice and Equality; Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)

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