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Our function is to deal with matters involving possible misconduct by members of the Garda Síochána, in an efficient, effective and fair manner.

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About the Garda Ombudsman

We are an independent statutory body. Together with the Policing Authority and Garda Inspectorate, we provide oversight of policing in Ireland.

Functions Commission Administration

News / 10th September 2024

GSOC welcomes its first Chief Executive Officer, Sheila McClelland

News / 24th April 2024

GSOC Statement: investigation into death of Mr George Nkencho

GSOC has been notified by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of its decision not to direct a prosecution

News / 17th March 2024

Witness Appeal – GSOC investigation of a road traffic incident in Drogheda

News / 2nd November 2023

Anti-Corruption Agencies from across Europe meet for Annual Conference in Dublin

Pan-European Anti-Corruption network European Partners Against Corruption (EPAC) is holding its 22nd Annual Conference on 2-3 November in Croke Park. Conference opened this morningh by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee. Irish members of the network include the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC), the Policing Authority, An Garda Síochána and the Garda Inspectorate.

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Here you can view and download data on our operations and on the characteristics of complaints made to GSOC.

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