In so far as my Department is concerned, the uniforms referred to by the Deputy relate to those worn by the Garda Síochána, prison officers, traffic wardens, services officers, court criers, court ushers and porter. As regards the Garda Síochána and traffic wardens, the information sought cannot be compiled in the time available.
In relation to prison officers' uniforms, I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 87. Due to time constraints, it is not possible to provide the value of stock on hands for such uniforms.
Services officers' uniforms are supplied by the Government Supplies Agency of the Office of Public Works. The gowns for ushers and criers and the uniform for the hall porter, Four Courts, are supplied directly by a commercial firm. My Department does not maintain stocks of gowns or uniforms or details of materials used. No complaints have been received about the quality of the uniforms supplied.
The breakdown of the costs of this group is set out in the following tabular statement.