One firearm stolen or lost daily over last four years

Almost one legally held firearm has been reported stolen or lost every day, on average, over the last four years.

Garda figures show 1,134 firearms have been reported stolen between 2010 and 2013 inclusive, and that a further 159 have been reported lost.

Such weapons are targeted by gangs specialising in the theft of firearms who sell them on to other criminals.