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22/10/2019
Deadline Looms For Fireworks Licence
Anyone wishing to buy or use fireworks in the coming days and weeks is urged to seek a fireworks licence by tomorrow, Wednesday 23 October.
Local government services are reminding members of the public it is an offence to buy or have fireworks without one.
Licences cost £30 when there are less than 100 spectators, or £80 for crowds of between 100 and 1000 people. Anyone hosting a display expected to attract more than 1,000 spectators will be charged £160.
Apply using these links:
• Category F2 (garden) fireworks licence
• Category F3 licence to buy, possess and use display type fireworks
Forms can also be obtained by calling 0300 200 7881.
As well as customers, retailers must also be registered and must display prominently at the point of sale their current licence or certificate of registration.
The public is advised to avoid temptation to buy from illegal sources, which would risk prosecution and possible safety hazards.
Click here for a list of firework retailers.
With regards to safety, anyone handling or setting off fireworks is urged to follow the code at all times.
Local government services are reminding members of the public it is an offence to buy or have fireworks without one.
Licences cost £30 when there are less than 100 spectators, or £80 for crowds of between 100 and 1000 people. Anyone hosting a display expected to attract more than 1,000 spectators will be charged £160.
Apply using these links:
• Category F2 (garden) fireworks licence
• Category F3 licence to buy, possess and use display type fireworks
Forms can also be obtained by calling 0300 200 7881.
As well as customers, retailers must also be registered and must display prominently at the point of sale their current licence or certificate of registration.
The public is advised to avoid temptation to buy from illegal sources, which would risk prosecution and possible safety hazards.
Click here for a list of firework retailers.
With regards to safety, anyone handling or setting off fireworks is urged to follow the code at all times.
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26 October 2001
Police seize illegal fireworks worth £750,000
Police have seized illegal fireworks worth around three quarter of a million pounds in the Coagh area of County Tyrone. The haul, which was recovered during a planned search on Wednesday October 24, included around 5,000 display units and 400 garden fireworks. The items found have all been taken away for safe storage by the army.
Police seize illegal fireworks worth £750,000
Police have seized illegal fireworks worth around three quarter of a million pounds in the Coagh area of County Tyrone. The haul, which was recovered during a planned search on Wednesday October 24, included around 5,000 display units and 400 garden fireworks. The items found have all been taken away for safe storage by the army.
07 October 2014
Justice Department Warns Over Fireworks Licences
The Department of Justice has reminded the public that anyone wishing to use fireworks requires a fireworks licence. The Department has said applications for the use of fireworks over the Halloween period must be submitted by Friday 24 October 2014. Justice Minister David Ford said: "The law is very clear.
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The Department of Justice has reminded the public that anyone wishing to use fireworks requires a fireworks licence. The Department has said applications for the use of fireworks over the Halloween period must be submitted by Friday 24 October 2014. Justice Minister David Ford said: "The law is very clear.
18 October 2007
Fireworks Seized
A huge quantity of fireworks has been confiscated and two men arrested in County Fermanagh. The tonne of fireworks, thought to be worth about £10,000, was discovered in the back of a van in Letterbreen. The fireworks are themselves legal, but the police believe the people who had them did not have a licence to either buy or sell them on.
Fireworks Seized
A huge quantity of fireworks has been confiscated and two men arrested in County Fermanagh. The tonne of fireworks, thought to be worth about £10,000, was discovered in the back of a van in Letterbreen. The fireworks are themselves legal, but the police believe the people who had them did not have a licence to either buy or sell them on.
26 September 2012
Executive Warns Against Illegal Fireworks
Those of us planning to use fireworks throughout the autumnal weeks leading up to Halloween have been issued a warning by the Executive. In a statement released today, Justice Minister David Ford reminded everyone planning to purchase fireworks they must obtain the appropriate licence.
Executive Warns Against Illegal Fireworks
Those of us planning to use fireworks throughout the autumnal weeks leading up to Halloween have been issued a warning by the Executive. In a statement released today, Justice Minister David Ford reminded everyone planning to purchase fireworks they must obtain the appropriate licence.
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