The Garda Representative Association's calling for clarity on the powers of arrest during the current pandemic.
It says members are concerned following recent incidents where colleagues have been coughed and spat at by people claiming to have Covid-19.
President of the GRA, Jim Mulligan, says having access to personal protective equipment such as masks and spit hoods would help.
But he says specific measures to deal with these people are needed
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Young Voices of Wicklow Unite at Comhairle na nÓg Youth Summit
The event on Nov 4th fostered civic participation of Wicklow's future decision makers.
Local TD Slams Government Hypocrisy In Trying To Induce Irish To Return Home
Many young people continue to leave Ireland because they cannot afford to live here amid the cost of living crisis according local Sinn Féin TD Fionntáin O Súilleabhain
Man Appears in Court Over Alleged False Social Media Post About Asylum Seeker
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with the alleged sharing of false information on social media relating to an international protection applicant.
Teacher Shortages Hit Wicklow Hard As Special Schools & DEIS Schools Disproportionately Affected
A new survey on teacher shortages has confirmed a consistent and disproportionate impact on special schools, schools in disadvantaged areas and in Irish-medium education especially in Wicklow
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