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Gardaí report 64 spitting and coughing incidents in past month

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There have been a total of 64 incidents of spitting and coughing against members of An Garda Síochána recorded during the past month.

According to information released by the gardaí, members had to use anti-spit guards 47 times between 8 April and 9 May during interactions with the public.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said, "Unfortunately, we continue to see these disgusting and despicable spitting and coughing attacks on our personnel.

These are a significant health and safety risk to our members in the current environment. We must protect them from such attacks.  "This includes having the option of using anti-spit guards in very limited circumstances.

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