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Asked by Paula

AQW 34890/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy for his assessment of whether the Trading Standards Service has sufficient powers to (i) investigate; and (ii) take enforcement action against, retailers who sell fireworks illegally without the appropriate licence.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 6 November 2025

  • Answered
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Tabled
6 November 2025
Answer due by
21 November 2025
Answered
21 November 202515 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

The Department of Justice is responsible for the control of fireworks in Northern Ireland. The Trading Standards Service does not have a role in investigating or taking enforcement action against retailers who sell fireworks illegally without the appropriate licence. Any concerns about illegal sale of fireworks should be reported to the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

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