asked the Minister for Justice if he will state whether he proposes to accede to the request of the Prison Officers' Association for the provision of the uniforms which they consider to be essential for the dignified and comfortable discharge of prison officers' duties, and, if so, when.
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The matter is under consideration.
Is it true that the Minister's predecessor gave the assocition an assurance that the matter would be fixed up early this year?
I can assure the Deputy that any assurance given by my predecessor will be fulfilled by me.