Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 September 2026
591. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department will a prepare an impact assessment and transition plan to support licensed shotgun owners in Ireland who will be impacted by the recent EU decision to phase out the use of lead in ammunition. [68713/26]
View answerThe issue of lead ammunition is being discussed under the REACH Regulation (EC no. 1907/2006) on the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of Chemicals. The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment is coordinating the Irish position on this matter.
Given that the breadth of this draft Regulation spans the remit of several Government Departments, the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has established an interdepartmental group to coordinate engagement on the Regulation. I can confirm that an official from my Department has been nominated to this group.
