(a) in paragraph (b), by the substitution of “or by a member of the civilian staff of the Garda Síochána, in the performance of” for “in the performance of”, and
(b) by the insertion of the following paragraph after paragraph (b):
“(ba) the possession, use, or carriage of a firearm or ammunition by an officer of the Minister assigned to perform functions in Forensic Science Ireland, in the course of the performance by him or her of such functions;”.
