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GSOC is appearing before an Oireachtas committee (File image)

GSOC needs more staff and resources, committee told

The Garda Ombudsman has told an Oireachtas committee that the vast majority of cases of death or serious harm involving a Garda do not result in a prosecution.

Ireland • 01 Jun 23

The scene was sealed off following the collision

Woman dies after being struck by garda car in Donegal

An investigation is under way after a 21-year-old woman died after she was struck by a garda patrol car in Co Donegal in the early hours of this morning.

Ireland • 21 May 23

GSOS said it decided to share information about the complaints with An Garda Síochána in order to assist garda management in identifying issues

Garda body hits out at GSOC over complaints statement

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has strongly criticised the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission for issuing a statement about complaints about gardaí that have yet to be validated.

Coronavirus • 01 May 20

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

Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring at the Oireachtas Justice Committee

Senior gardaí call for clarification from GSOC chair

Garda superintendents have called on the Chairperson of the Garda Ombudsman to clarify comments made at the Oireachtas Justice Committee over gardaí continuing to conduct criminal investigations of its own members.

Ireland • 08 May 19

The figures are contained in GSOC's 2018 Annual Report on Protected Disclosures

GSOC receives 24 protected disclosures in 2018

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has said it received 24 protected disclosures from gardaí in 2018, bringing the total under investigation to 49 during 2018.

Ireland • 02 Apr 19

The man attended the emergency department at Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar

GSOC to investigate circumstances around death of man

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is to carry out a criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man after an incident at the emergency department of the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar.

Ireland • 25 Mar 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

GSOC says it received 1,949 complaints last year

GSOC received almost 2,000 complaints in 2017

Almost 2,000 complaints were received by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission last year, a 10% increase on 2016.

Gsoc • 25 Jul 18

The complaint was made on behalf of relatives of Fr Niall Molloy, who died in1985

GSOC critical of failure to keep Molloy documents

The Garda Ombudsman has criticised the force for failing to keep exhibits and documents safe and available for future use in a criminal investigation.

Crime • 10 Jul 18

The teenager died when the car he was travelling in hit a ditch

GSOC investigation into fatal Limerick road crash

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is investigating a road crash in Co Limerick in which a 17-year-old boy was killed and three people were injured.

Munster • 20 Mar 18

GSOC has requested an additional 37 staff

GSOC chairperson calls for additional investigators

The chairperson of the Garda Ombudsman Commission has said its protected disclosure unit needs more investigators.

News • 28 Feb 18

The Chairperson of GSOC said it has not been sufficiently resourced to deal with protected disclosures made within the force

Chairperson: GSOC too understaffed to probe disclosures

The Chairperson of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has said they have not been sufficiently resourced by Government to deal with protected disclosures made within the force.

Ireland • 15 Jan 18

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

Justice Ring said GSOC is still suffering delays getting information from gardaí

Ring: Garda communication with GSOC must improve

GSOC Chairperson Justice Mary Ellen Ring has said it is time to strengthen the workings of the Garda complaint mechanism to improve how investigations are run.

News • 22 Sep 16

The stretch of road in Co Meath is currently closed

GSOC investigating fatal road crash in Co Meath

GSOC has confirmed it is investigating a two-car collision in Co Meath in which one woman in her 20s died.

News • 29 May 16

Frances Fitzgerald says 91 requests were made over the last year by State agencies to access phone records

No widespread snooping on citizens - Fitzgerald

Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has said there is no widespread snooping by State agencies on private citizens.

News • 20 Jan 16

Frances Fitzgerald brought a memo before Cabinet on the issue

Minister defends decision to review legislation

The Minister for Justice has defended her decision to review rather than amend legislation that allows some State agencies access phone records without a warrant.

News • 20 Jan 16

It was recently revealed that GSOC had viewed the telephone records of two journalists without their knowledge

Minister to bring memo to Cabinet on GSOC

It is understood the Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald will bring a memo to Cabinet tomorrow on the accessing of journalists' telephone records by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission.

News • 19 Jan 16

Brendan Howlin said freedom of the press is a pillar of our democracy

Howlin calls for new measures to protect press

Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform Brendan Howlin has responded to the controversy over the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission unilaterally accessing details of journalists’ phone calls.

News • 18 Jan 16

GSOC has the power to access phone records of journalists

NUJ concerns over GSOC phone record access

The Irish Secretary of the National Union of Journalists has said he will seek a meeting with the Garda Ombudsman over a number of their investigations.

News • 14 Jan 16

The GSOC investigation arose from a complaint by a garda whistle-blower

GSOC review to proceed following transfer of files

A Garda Ombudsman investigation into allegations of serious wrongdoing within An Garda Síochana can now proceed after gardaí handed over a significant amount of material requested by GSOC.

News • 13 Dec 15

Celyn Eadon stabbed his mother at their home at Derrycrieve in 2011

GSOC issues recommendations on remand prisoners

GSCO has recommended "formalised arrangements" for the escort of remand prisoners, and the establishment of Criminal Justice Units, that would be responsible for the management of court files.

News • 22 Jun 15

Sgt Michael Galvin had been the subject of an investigation by GSOC following a fatal road crash

Inquiry into garda's death 'in public interest'

Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has said a judicial inquiry into the death of Garda Sergeant Michael Galvin is in the public interest, and in the interest of his family.

News • 05 Jun 15

Overall 1,725 complaints were received between January and September of this year

Complaints to Garda Ombudsman up 14%

There has been a 14% increase in the number of complaints received by the Garda Ombudsman in the first nine months of the year, according to figures released by the Garda Siochána Ombudsman Commission.

News • 17 Oct 14