Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

I have been informed by the Garda that Deputy Gormley is wrong in this matter. Student gardaí are not required to pay for their uniforms. However, a notice is sent to students instructing them to bring a formal suit, two pairs of black regulation shoes of solid leather construction of a plain type, a track suit, two gym singlets, two pairs of shorts, gym shoes, a gym kit bag, four pairs of white gym socks, a swimsuit or swimming trunks of a navy colour, one pair of flip-flops, a duvet quilt, a pillow and various other items. Most of these items are available from the academy in Templemore and students are required to pay a cost of €400 for items three to ten. This may be the source of the Deputy's misinformation.

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