31 Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends to amend the Firearms Act, 1925 in order to introduce tighter restrictions on the use of firearms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21185/97]

41 Mr. L. Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends amending the Firearms Act, 1925 in order to introduce tighter restrictions on the issue of licences for firearms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21187/97]

66 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends amending the Firearms Act, 1925 in order to introduce tighter restrictions on the issue of licences for firearms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21188/97]

75 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends amending the Firearms Act, 1925 in order to introduce tighter restrictions on the issue of licences for firearms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21192/97]

77 Mr. Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends amending the Firearms Act, 1925 in order to introduce tighter restrictions on the issue of licences for firearms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21191/97]

88 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends amending the Firearms Act, 1925 in order to introduce tighter restrictions on the issue of licences for firearms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21186/97]

102 Mr. D. Carey asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends amending the Firearms Act, 1925 in order to introduce tighter restrictions on the issue of licences for firearms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21189/97]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 31, 41, 66, 75, 77, 88 and 102 together.