Paul McGrath (Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 241: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if gardaí who are operating machinery for breath tests are required to wear gloves to prevent the possibility of cross contamination from tested persons. [10090/07]

Paul McGrath (Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 242: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the possibility of cross contamination of infections of persons who are breath tested when the garda administering the test was not wearing sterile gloves. [10091/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 241 and 242 together.

I am informed by the Garda Authorities that there is no legal, operational or manufacturer's requirement for members of An Garda Síochána operating alcometer breath-testing equipment to wear gloves. Instructions on the correct handling of mouth-pieces to avoid contamination are given as part of the specific training members of An Garda Síochána receive in the use of alcometer breath-testing equipment.