Clare gardaí issue warning about fireworks ahead of Halloween
CLARE gardaí have issued a statement of warning for people about the dangers of fireworks and the legal implications of using them, ahead of Halloween.
The maximum penalties include a fine of up to €10k and a five year prison sentence.
The statement reads: "We would like to remind the public about the serious dangers associated with fireworks and the serious penalties that people face for selling or using illegal fireworks.
"This year’s Fireworks Awareness Campaign focuses on the significant distress that fireworks can cause vulnerable people in our communities, particularly elderly people and those with sensory issues.
"It is now three weeks to Halloween and it is important to remember that they are illegal and any person convicted of having fireworks in their possession with intent to sell or supply can face penalties including a fine up to €10,000 and up to five years imprisonment."