Question
154. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if every Garda regional divisional headquarters here has access to biohazard protection suits, gloves and masks for its garda rank members that can be used for protection from disease and sickness in the event of an incident with an arrested member of the public in custody; if not, the reason; her views on whether every regional Garda station should have these basic protections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25690/16]
Answer
Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): I have requested the Garda authorities to provide information in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy and will revert to him as soon as I have this to hand.