Catherine has responsibility for the Criminal Legal Aid team, the Firearms and Explosives Licensing and Inspection and Garda Compensation team and the Central Authorities team. The Criminal Legal Aid team manages the day to day administration of the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme. The Firearms and Explosives Licensing and Inspection team which includes two Government Inspectors of Explosives and one Government Inspector of Firearms Ranges issues import and export licences for firearms and explosives and inspects premises to ensure compliance with firearms and explosives legislation. The Garda Compensation team manages the Garda Compensation Scheme for GardaĆ maliciously injured while on duty. The Central Authorities team manages the child maintenance and child abduction schemes with those countries that are party to the relevant international instruments such as the EU Maintenance Regulation and the 1980 Hague Convention.