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article / 24th April 2023

GSOC sends report to Minster Harris regarding recent resignation of staff member

This afternoon, Monday 24 April 2023, GSOC submitted a report to the Minister for Justice outlining the action it has taken to date concerning the resignation of a member of our staff.

article / 20th April 2023

GSOC publishes set of ‘systemic recommendations’ on Garda policy and practice

Publication is the first in new periodic approach to release of GSOC recommendations for improvement to Garda Síochána policy and practice.

article / 9th February 2023

GSOC Publishes its Observations on Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill

Policing oversight agency gives broad welcome to fresh legislation introduced to Dáil proposing significant expansion and restructuring of its investigatory powers; seeks further amendments to strengthen institutional independence and Garda cooperation; urges commitment to adequate resourcing and staffing.

article / 22nd November 2022

GSOC welcomes publication of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill

GSOC welcomes publication of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill

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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

article / 24th April 2023

GSOC sends report to Minster Harris regarding recent resignation of staff member

This afternoon, Monday 24 April 2023, GSOC submitted a report to the Minister for Justice outlining the action it has taken to date concerning the resignation of a member of our staff.

article / 20th April 2023

GSOC publishes set of ‘systemic recommendations’ on Garda policy and practice

Publication is the first in new periodic approach to release of GSOC recommendations for improvement to Garda Síochána policy and practice.

article / 9th February 2023

GSOC Publishes its Observations on Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill

Policing oversight agency gives broad welcome to fresh legislation introduced to Dáil proposing significant expansion and restructuring of its investigatory powers; seeks further amendments to strengthen institutional independence and Garda cooperation; urges commitment to adequate resourcing and staffing.

article / 22nd November 2022

GSOC welcomes publication of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill

GSOC welcomes publication of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill

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