Garda Equipment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 June 2011

Thursday, 9 June 2011

Ceisteanna (163)

Seán Kenny

Ceist:

163 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he plans to extend the length of the Garda baton; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14840/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

The provision of Garda equipment, including Garda batons, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the context of his identified operational requirements.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are no proposals to change the batons currently in use.