Debate contribution: Firearms: Appeals

Debate contribution by Mr Keith Buchanan on 12 May 2026.

MLA: Mr Keith Buchanan
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 12 May 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Firearms: Appeals
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5528460

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Thank you, Minister, for your answer. I am aware of an individual who has had an appeal with the Department since 9 February 2024. On 22 March 2024, 50 appeals predated that individual's case. On 23 September 2025, that number was 10. That meant that 40 appeals were carried out in 18 months. Irrespective of that individual, what is the issue with the delay, more broadly? Getting the appeals through your Department seems to be a very slow process. Why is that?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3540/22-27.

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