SABRE Red Crossfire Mark 3 gel was bought after the 2023 Dublin riots.
An Garda Síochána is being criticised by the UN for its expanded use of less than lethal weapons.
Human rights exerts say the purchase of double strength pepper spray and its alleged use on peaceful protestors is alarming.
The force bought the SABRE Red Crossfire Mark 3 gel following the Dublin riots in 2023.
Concerns have also been raised about the expanded use of tasers to the regular unit, with experts dismayed that the weapons may be used against pregnant women and the elderly.
Former Detective, Mullingar's Pat Marry says Gardaí have clear instructions on using any weapons:
Pilot Programme To Limit Online Content For Under 16s To Launch This Year
Westmeath Man Avoids Prison Despite Pleading Guilty To Eighth Driving Offence
Offaly Hurling Legend To Feature On Laochra Gael This Evening
SETU Secures Increased Funding For Family Carers
Laois Group Secures €43k LEADER Boost For Walkways
Weight Loss 'Megadose' Jab Approved
Laois Commuter Survey Extended By One Week
Laois County Council Issue Road Flooding Warning
Overturned Truck Leads To Offaly Road Closure
HSE Should Keep Running Laois Nursing Home - Maria McCormack
Music, Poetry, and Storytelling - Westmeath Open Mic Night
Westmeath Disability Services In Line For Upgrade
Midlands Site Captures Wildlife For European Survey
Housing Chair Calls On Banks To Ease Builder Loans
Kevin Brady Named As Ibec Midlands President
Laois Choir To Film Music Video With Irish Folk Icon
Midlands MEP Raises Concerns Over An Post Safeguards
Domestic Abuse Cases Surge In Midlands
"Very Driven" Irish Winter Olympian Celebrated By Westmeath Relatives
Midlands Girl Forced To Travel To US For Urgent Surgery