Garda firearms regulations

Summary

Garda instructions on carrying and using firearms are under review with the law officers; the Minister could not yet say whether they would change.

Proinsias De Rossa Workers Party

asked the Minister for Justice if any changes are planned in the rules governing the carrying, and use of firearms by members of the Garda; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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Alan M. Dukes Mr. Dukes Fine Gael

Instructions to gardaí about the use of firearms are at present under review by the Garda authorities, in consultation with the law officers. I cannot at this stage state what changes, if any, will be introduced as a result of this review.

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