Figures reveal that there have been 88 incidents of spitting/coughing towards them since the 8th of April.
Anti-spit guards have been used 63 times.
Garda Commissioner ‘Drew Harris’ described the incidents as “unacceptable”.
Harris added that “An Garda Síochána will continue to treat any such incident against a member of An Garda Síochána or any citizen very seriously,”.
