Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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282. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the contract for the issuing of new ballistic vests for front-line gardaí will be put out to tender. [62924/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the procurement of protective equipment such as ballistic vests. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.

I am however informed by An Garda Síochána that a tender competition for the provision of body armour is anticipated to commence during the first half of 2023.

Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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283. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of full-time senior investigating officers; and the total full-time equivalent of each child protection unit since 2019. [62925/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.