Gardaí to keep using 'spit hoods' despite civil liberty concerns 

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said he is conscious of the level of “disquiet” about the use of the equipment — a mesh hood which is fitted by force over the entire head of a person in custody to prevent them spitting or coughing on gardaí. Picture:  RollingNews.ie

Gardaí will have use of controversial spit hoods right through the summer despite ongoing civil liberty concerns about their use.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said he is conscious of the level of “disquiet” about the use of the equipment — a mesh hood which is fitted by force over the entire head of a person in custody to prevent them spitting or coughing on gardaí.