Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 82: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a recommendation from the Garda Commissioner as to whether members of the Force should be supplied with pepper sprays to help fend off attacks; when he expects a decision will be made on this proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14047/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that a Working Group has been established to examine the use of incapacitant sprays. The Group is chaired by the Assistant Commissioner in charge of Crime and Security and is researching: the effectiveness of incapacitant spray; the medical implications involved; and the development of a policy for the use of such devices and its operational and training implications. The Working Group will report to the Commissioner on completion of this examination.