Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2023
462. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if the contract for the issuing of a new ballistic vests to frontline gardaí has been put out to tender and if so, the closing date for receiving tender offers. [30670/23]
View answerAs 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 informed by the Garda authorities that currently there is no tender advertised for the provision of protective body armour for An Garda Síochána. I am further advised that the Garda authorities are researching what is available in the market and working with operational personnel to identify what the organisational requirements are in advance of going out to tender.
