Control of Firearms

590. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update and the timeframe for his Department's engagements with national organisations representing licensed firearms users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53713/26]

146. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will confirm that concerns expressed by shotgun owners relating to inconsistencies in the interpretation and implementation of firearms licensing will be addressed in the next phase of engagement arising from the recently convened firearms meetings in Kilmainham; and if he will make a statement on the ma…

147. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to his statement that stakeholder organisations have been encouraged to make submissions to the recently convened firearms meetings in Kilmainham; the reason submissions seeking discussion on concerns over inconsistencies in the interpretation and implementation of firearms licensing were ruled out of …

268. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline Ireland’s position on the latest EU compromise proposal to ban lead shot in shotgun ammunition within three years; and to ask if his Department has fully considered the impact of this proposal on Ireland’s 100,000+ shotgun owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21317/26]

818. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider supporting a proposal to amend the firearms permit/licence renewal process to enable it to become a process similar to that of the online passport renewal service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8036/26]

810. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans for legislation that will impact on the licensing and operation of firearms for hunting and sports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47707/25]

811. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the interaction that he or his Department has had with the Gardaí and the NAGRC and any other stakeholders relating to the licensing and operation of firearms for hunting and sports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47708/25]

167. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will give detailed consideration to the issues raised in correspondence from a national association (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36568/25]

1666. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Justice his position on the detailed proposal from the Firearms User Group (details supplied); and when he will meet directly with the group to discuss their proposal.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21298/25]

1119. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice if he will establish a new permanent stakeholders forum for licensed firearms holders to ensure ongoing consultation and transparency in decision-making; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11348/25]

1120. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice if he will take steps to ensure that there are no disproportionate restrictions on licensed firearms holders, ensuring that any policy changes are based on evidence, not arbitrary measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11349/25]

1121. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice if he recognises the contribution of firearm owners to conservation and rural communities, by supporting policies that balance public safety with the needs of responsible gun owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11350/25]

570. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the establishment of a new permanent stakeholders forum for licensed firearms holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6175/25]