Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2008
291 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if all gardaí are wearing anti-stab vests; the percentage of personnel that are wearing these vests; the Garda districts in which they are not being worn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40932/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe detailed allocation of Garda resources, including equipment, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to be decided on the basis of his identified operational needs. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the roll-out of anti-stab/ballistic vests to all operational members of An Garda Síochána has been completed. A total of 13,180 members or 92% of the organisation have been issued with the vests which are being worn in all Garda Districts. The provision of vests to personnel assigned to administrative duties and members returning from long term leave such as maternity leave, career breaks etc. is continuing.
