Michael Rochford granted review over firearm accessories

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Garda Michael Rochford was granted permission to challenge Revenue’s seizure of firearm accessories in the High Court, as reported on 29 July 2020.

The goods, including a rifle stock, butt pad spacer kit and polymer magazines, were seized after Revenue treated them as firearms under the 1925 Firearms Act. Rochford argues that no import licence was required and seeks orders quashing the seizure notices. Mr Justice Charles Meenan granted permission on an ex-parte basis, with the matter adjourned to October.