Gardaí to spend nearly €1m on handcuffs in 2021

Prices have been sought for 8,000 sets of hinged handcuffs with pouches that can be affixed to utility belts used by members of the force

An Garda Síochána is planning to spend nearly €1 million on new handcuffs for members of the force next year.

Gardaí seeking tenders for the supply of wrist restraints as part of a contract with an estimated value of €800,000 plus VAT, bringing the total bill close to €1 million.