Control of Firearms
Seanad Éireann — 2026-07-02
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Catherine Ardagh (FF), Dublin South-Central

I am listening and the Senator’s point is very well made. Officials from my Department intend to continue with the ongoing stakeholder engagement meetings and the proactive and open engagement that has taken place. I will pass on the point the Senator has made.
The objective of the meetings is to provide a mechanism for ongoing engagement with firearms stakeholders across a broad range of areas within the firearms community, ensuring their valuable insights in specific areas of firearms can be considered in any future policy or legislative changes that may and, it is safe to say, need to arise. Stakeholder organisations are encouraged to make submissions to the meetings, engage with other stakeholders and contribute. Any stakeholder organisation that would like to contribute is also welcome to engage with the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration on the matter.
I am sure the NARGC has contacted the Department.

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Sitting date: 2026-07-02