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Oifig Choimisiún Ombudsman an Gharda Síochána, Sráid na Mainistreach Uachtarach, Baile Átha Cliath

Fear gafa maidir le cóisir a reáchtáladh ar son Gerard Hutch

Tá fear sna seascaidí gafa ag na Gardaí maidir le fiosrúchán atá ar bun acu faoi dhuine d'fhoireann imscrúdúcháin Choimisiún Ombudsman an Gharda Síochána a bheith i láthair ag cóisir a reáchtáladh ar son Gerard Hutch an tseachtain seo caite.

Nuacht • 27 Apr 23

Complaints include that gardaí were rude or abrupt at a checkpoint

More than 70 complaints to GSOC over Covid-19 powers

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has notified garda management of more than 70 complaints from members of the public that mention aspects of the enforcement of Covid-19 restrictions as a factor.

Crime • 30 Apr 20

2,000 complaints were made to GSOC last year

Garda reminded 15 times to progress rape inquiry - GSOC

It has been revealed that a garda was reminded 15 times to progress an investigation into a rape allegation but it was not "acted upon".

Ireland • 15 May 19

Detective Superintendent Colm Fox was found dead at Ballymun Garda Station last year

GSOC to investigate death of senior garda Colm Fox

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has launched an investigation into the circumstances of Detective Superintendent Colm Fox's death, who was the lead investigating officer in the Regency Hotel shooting.

Ireland • 20 Feb 19

Shane O'Farrell was killed in a hit-and-run while cycling near his home on 2 August 2011

Gardaí may face action over death of Shane O'Farrell

Three members of An Garda Síochána are facing possible disciplinary action on foot of a recommendation by the force's ombudsman, which investigated the controversial death of cyclist Shane O'Farrell.

Crime • 13 Feb 19

Shane O'Farrell was killed in a hit-and-run in 2011

O'Farrell family have 'positive' meeting with Harris

The family of a 23-year-old man who was killed in a hit-and-run in Co Monaghan almost eight years ago have described a meeting with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris as very positive.

Ireland • 04 Jan 19

Garda Headquarters has confirmed the suspension

Senior garda suspended over misconduct allegation

A senior garda officer, who is the subject of an investigation by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, has been suspended from duty.

Ireland • 04 Jan 19

The incident happened at a house between Edgeworthstown and Granard yesterday

GSOC to investigate shooting in Co Longford

A preliminary investigation by GSOC is continuing into the circumstances of a shooting in county Longford last night during which a man was injured and a dog died.

Leinster • 04 Dec 18

The commission has recommended a new framework for garda oversight

Report recommends new structures for garda oversight

The Commission on the Future of Policing has recommended a new approach to community policing to ensure gardaí are more visible in communities.

An Garda Síochána • 18 Sep 18

GSOC were considering taking the step of carrying out an external review

GSOC chair warns over independence from force

Chairperson of the Garda Ombudsman Judge Mary Ellen Ring has told the Minister for Justice that the Ombudsman's use of serving gardaí to assist them with a major criminal investigation would impact on the Ombudsman's perceived independence from the force.

Garda Ombudsman • 16 Sep 18

The crash happened at the junction of the Malahide Rd and Clontarf Rd in Dublin

GSOC investigating after man dies in Dublin road crash

A post-mortem examination is taking place on the body of a man who died when his pick-up truck crashed in Dublin in the early hours of this morning.

Dublin • 11 Aug 18

The inquiry found it would have been preferable if there was greater coordination to make sure information would not have been imparted to the media by GSOC

Inquiry recommends more transparency by GSOC

A judicial inquiry into the suicide of a garda sergeant in Donegal has found it would have been "significantly preferable" if greater coordination had taken place to ensure information was not imparted to the media by GSOC before there had been sufficient contact with the sergeant's family.

Ireland • 06 Jul 18

Shane O'Farrell died in a hit and run while cycling near his home in Co Monaghan in August 2011

GSOC: No evidence of criminal conduct in death inquiry

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has said it has found no evidence of criminal conduct by gardaí in the investigation into the death of Shane O'Farrell almost seven years ago.

Ireland • 31 May 18

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan said he is 'anxious to bring this matter to a satisfactory resolution'

GSOC to receive more staff to deal with whistleblowers

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is set to receive extra skilled staff to deal with garda whistleblower investigations, however it is still unclear when or if it is the full complement which GSOC sought.

News • 25 Feb 18

Justice Minister 'keen' to see GSOC funding resolved

The Minister for Justice has said that he is "very keen to ensure" that the issues surrounding the funding of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, as reported by RTÉ's This Week programme last Sunday, are resolved.

News • 16 Jan 18

Garda's allegations were subsequently referred to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission

Letter claims garda kept in dark over allegations probe

A garda who has alleged major criminal wrongdoing within the force has urgently sought clarification on how his allegations have been investigated, RTÉ has learned.

Ireland • 25 Sep 17

A car crashed into a steel barrier at Limekiln Avenue last night

GSOC investigating death of man following arrest

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is investigating the death of a man in Walkinstown in south Dublin last night.

News • 23 Sep 17

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission