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The PSNI said the deal would support the searching and sharing of information

PSNI and ombudsman reach deal on sharing information

Police in Northern Ireland have reached agreement on sharing information with the Police Ombudsman after shortcomings in a probe linked to a notorious loyalist mass murder.

Ireland • 12 Aug 20

Mary Lou McDonald's comments over the next chief constable caused a furore

Sinn Féin leader and PSNI chief hold 'frank' meeting

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton have held a "frank" and "constructive" meeting in Washington.

Ulster • 14 Mar 19

George Hamilton said he believed the comments had had "a very detrimental impact on policing"

McDonald comments 'act of poor leadership' - Hamilton

Northern Ireland's police chief George Hamilton has accused Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald of "poor leadership" over her critical comments about his potential successor.

Ulster • 26 Feb 19

Ms McDonald said she would not be answering for police failure

McDonald says Sinn Féin did not cover up alleged abuse

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said there was no cover-up by her party in relation to the alleged sexual abuse of Máiría Cahill.

Politics • 19 Sep 18

George Hamilton and a number of other senior PSNI officers were subject to the investigation

PSNI chief exonerated in misconduct investigation

Senior PSNI officers have been cleared in an investigation into allegations of criminal activity and misconduct.

Ulster • 02 May 18

The claims relate to how the PSNI handled an inquiry into the awarding of a contract to supply vehicles to the force

PSNI chief under investigation over alleged misconduct

Northern Ireland's police chief and a number of senior officers are facing an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office.

Ulster • 19 Oct 17

Ombudsman Michael Maguire said the PSNI was not providing adequate information

PSNI accused of stalling work of ombudsman

The PSNI is facing legal action from an independent watchdog that accuses it of refusing to provide information about more than 60 deaths.

News • 04 Jun 14

Dr Michael Maguire appointed as new NI ombudsman

An inspector who described the office of the Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman as "dysfunctional" and said it should suspend investigations of historical cases has been appointed as its new head.

News • 05 Apr 12

Police Ombudsman