asked the Minister for Justice whether he can state the total cost of the uniform clothing supplied to a member of the Gárda Síochána on first joining, together with the cost of such replacements as he may be entitled to at the end of a year.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - COST OF UNIFORM AND REPLACEMENTS OF GÁRDA SÍOCHÁNA.
Each member of the Gárda Síochána, on first joining, is supplied with 2 frocks, 2 trousers, 1 cap, 1 great-coat, 1 waterproof coat, 1 breeches, 1 pair of puttees and a whistle and chain, at a total cost of £8 6s. After twelve months another frock and trousers is issued at a cost of £2 Os. 10d. Recruits for the Dublin Metropolitan Division are, in addition, provided with 2 day helmets (1 old and 1 new), 1 night helmet, 2 cloth tunics and trousers, 1 cloth cape, 1 extra great-coat, 1 extra cap, 2 leather belts and 2 armlets. The total cost in such cases is £17 7s. The periods of renewal are, however, different in the two cases. I am sending the Deputy details in amplification of this reply.