Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)

Question 4: To ask the Minister for Defence the cost of new riot gear bought in 2009 for use by the Defence Forces; the reason for buying the new gear in 2009; if the buying of new riot gear is related to fears of civil disturbances here in the immediate future; if the Defence Forces have received additional training over and above that normally provided with regard to peace support missions abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42455/09]

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