Ciarán Cuffe (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party)

I am delighted that the recruits are so well kitted. It shames some of us to hear of the contents of their own kitbags. It is my understanding that it is a requirement to pay a sum of money for the uniform but that it remains the property of the Garda Síochána at all times. Will the Minister clarify whether the items he has mentioned or the uniform remain the property of the Garda Síochána or himself?

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