Commissioner: ‘Spitting and coughing attacks on our personnel are reprehensible’

The Garda Commissioner has said the “reprehensible” spitting and coughing attacks on members of the gardaí show the challenges the force faces during the coronavirus pandemic.

Figures released today show that from April 8 to 25, there were 31 incidents of spitting and/or coughing against members the gardaí.