News and statements

Investigation by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission into the circumstances leading up to the death of Garda Tony Golden, the apparently self-inflicted death of Adrian Crevan Mackin and the serious wounding of Siobhán Phillips, in October 2015

21 Apr 2017

Investigation by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission into the circumstances leading up to the death of Garda Tony Golden.

3 Feb 2017

On Thursday 2 February the Dáil debated the Report on Garda Oversight and Accountability published by the Joint Committee.

12 Jan 2017

In June 2016, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission was requested by the Minister for Justice and Equality, under section 102(5) of the Garda Síochána Act...

29 Sep 2016

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission works side-by-side with other independent agencies, notably the Garda Síochána Inspectorate and the Policing...

12 Sep 2016

The Garda Ombudsman has published a recent report following an investigation into complaints of neglect of duty in the investigation of the alleged sexual...

8 Sep 2016

GSOC Chair Justice Mary Ellen Ring very much looks forward to participating in the State Accountability for Vulnerability Conference being held tomorrow, 9 Sep

6 Sep 2016

The Ombudsman Commission was delighted to meet this morning with Kate Frame, the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner for Scotland (PIRC). The PIRC...

21 Apr 2016

GSOC Chair Justice Mary Ellen Ring was happy to be invited to address the annual delegate conference of the Association of Garda Superintendents yesterday, 2...