Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2012
500 Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the percentage of the Garda Force that are equipped with incapacitate spray; if he plans to have the whole force supplied with the spray; the cost of supplying the spray for the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; how gardaí equipped with the spray receive a new supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5404/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have been informed by the Garda authorities that O/C incapacitant spray is supplied to operational members of An Garda Síochána and that it has been issued to approximately 90% of the Force. Applications for a re-supply of O/C spray are made by each member through their supervisor, as required. The costs attributable to the supply of O/C incapacitant spray from 2009 to date are set out in the following table:
|
Year |
Cost |
|
2009 |
€337,223 |
|
2010 |
€15,488 |
|
2011 |
€16,093 |
|
2012 (January) |
0 |
|
Total |
€368,804 |
