An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2021

Tuesday, 23 November 2021

Questions (482)

Jim O'Callaghan

Question:

482. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if funding has been secured for the issuing of tasers to front-line gardaí; if not, the reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57430/21]

Written answers

Minister for Justice

I understand that there are currently no plans on the part of An Garda Síochána for the further expansion or widespread deployment of conductive electrical devices (CEDs, commonly referred to as tasers) within the organisation.