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# garda siochana ombudsman commission

This year
2023
# gsoc
Man arrested as part of probe into GSOC investigator's attendance at Hutch party is released
A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
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Apr 28th 2023, 7:52 AM
# George Nkencho
Shooting of George Nkencho: GSOC probe completed ahead of decision on sending report to DPP
George Nkencho died after he was shot during an interaction with gardaí in December 2020.
The 27-year-old died outside his Dublin home in December 2020 after being shot multiple times by members of a Garda Armed Support Unit.
GSOC's role is to act as an independent agency to investigate when someone suffers a serious injury or dies when interacting with gardaí.
There has been repeated criticisms of the delay in the investigation.
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Feb 17th 2023, 12:03 AM
Last year
2022
# gsoc
Garda watchdog sees marked increase in complaints in 2021 - but 39% ruled inadmissible
The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission annual report showed that last year the body dealt with 2,189 complaints in 2021.
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May 19th 2022, 10:15 AM
All time
# Cyber Security
GSOC finds IT security 'vulnerability' following cyber warning
The garda watchdog found the security threat after a “general advisory” was issued.
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Sep 10th 2021, 9:50 PM
Voices
Opinion: GSOC has made a difference - but it needs reform
DCU’s Dr Vicky Conway looks at the development of GSOC since its creation, ahead of a new study of complainants’ experiences with the body.
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Jul 7th 2021, 7:00 AM
# Gardaí
GSOC received nearly 2,000 complaints about the conduct of gardaí last year
The commission received 24 protected disclosures in 2018.
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May 14th 2019, 6:26 PM
# michael galvin
Inquiry into suicide of Donegal sergeant who was investigated by Gsoc finds 'mistakes were made'
The judge found an email notifying management of the criminal investigation into Sergeant Michael Galvin and two of his colleagues was inadvertently deleted.
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Jul 6th 2018, 1:56 PM
# in pursuit
Car that struck motorcyclist was being chased by gardaí
The 44-year-old motorcyclist was airlifted to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin yesterday evening after the crash, and is in a serious condition.
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Apr 7th 2015, 10:48 PM
# IHREC
Emily Logan: Give GSOC the power to investigate claims of excessive force by gardaí
The Irish Human Right and Equality Commission is calling for GSOC to be allowed to investigate a wider range of offences.
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Nov 19th 2014, 2:56 PM
# gsoc
GSOC is getting new powers to investigate the Garda Commissioner
The new Bill extends the powers and remit of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission.
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Aug 20th 2014, 2:47 PM
# Mayo
GSOC finds "no evidence" of booze deliveries for gardaí at Shell project
It was alleged last year that a company contracted by Shell supplied alcohol to Belmullet Garda Station.
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Jul 10th 2014, 9:09 PM
# Who Watches The Watchmen
Who makes complaints about gardaí and why?
In Dublin, it is the South region that complains the most.
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Jul 4th 2014, 6:15 AM
# Goin Nowhere
GSOC commissioners reject call for their resignation
Simon O’Brien says he feels he and the two other commissioners are “discharging an important function”.
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Jul 3rd 2014, 2:00 PM
# Gardagate
Calls for public inquiry into the policing of Corrib gas project
The group said there is no faith in GSOC as it currently exists.
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Jun 16th 2014, 7:05 PM
# Gardagate
GSOC bugging report expected to be discussed by Cabinet tomorrow
The Cooke report was commissioned in February following reports of “unlawful surveillance”.
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Jun 9th 2014, 10:08 AM
# BUGGING
Taoiseach's office has GSOC bugging report but he hasn't seen it yet
The Taoiseach is not likely to see the report until Monday as he is currently on a trade mission in California.
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Jun 6th 2014, 10:40 PM
# gra conference
Garda morale rocked by politicians taking advantage of controversies
In his opening address to delegates at the Garda Representative Association Conference, President John Parker also says there had been draconian prosecutions by GSOC in some cases.
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Apr 28th 2014, 11:23 AM
# gsoc
Insomnia Coffee's response to the GSOC scandal is absolute PR genius
Finally, this scandal has a winner.
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Feb 19th 2014, 1:43 PM
# grilling
Shatter to address ‘grave concerns, unanswered questions’ over GSOC bugging
The Minister for Justice will appear before an Oireachtas committee later today to discuss the suspected surveillance of the Ombudsman’s office.
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Feb 19th 2014, 6:45 AM
Voices
Column: There's no credible alternative to an independent inquiry into GSOC allegations
Faith in our national authorities has been badly shaken – the only way to restore it is to hold an independent inquiry, says Mark Kelly.
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Feb 17th 2014, 12:45 PM
# Whistleblower
Dáil hears alleged conversation: 'If Shatter thinks you're screwing him, you're finished'
Alan Shatter said that suggestions in a transcript, read into the Dáil record last night, that he threatened anyone or authorised threatening were “absolutely outrageous”.
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Feb 12th 2014, 10:08 AM
# Corrib
Garda Ombudsman to investigate Shell 'booze bribes' allegations
Shell said it welcomes the news of an investigation, and that it will co-operate fully.
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Oct 22nd 2013, 6:38 PM
# Road Death
Young man dies in Kildare road crash
The incident has been referred to the Garda Ombudsman and the Naas to Newbridge lanes of the dual carriageway are currently closed.
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Jan 27th 2013, 9:44 AM
# Rape tape
Rape tape controversy: Woman says investigation was about 'protecting Gardaí'
Jerrie Ann Sullivan says she is “not at all surprised” about the findings of the GSOC investigation released today.
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Apr 24th 2012, 5:21 PM
# Corrib
Final report on Corrib 'rape tape' inquiry to be published tomorrow
The final report into remarks by gardaí about one of the two female protesters who were arrested near the controversial Corrib gas pipeline project will be published at lunchtime tomorrow.
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Apr 23rd 2012, 10:13 AM
# Cloyne Report
Garda Ombudsman to investigate sex abuse complaints
The GSOC is to investigate the handling of complaints of sex abuse against a Fr Corin, about which concerns were raised in the Cloyne Report.
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Mar 22nd 2012, 10:13 AM
# China Visit
Complaint to Garda Ombudsman over treatment of protesters during China visit
The Garda Ombudsman is reviewing a complaint concerning the treatment of protesters during the recent official visit of China’s Vice President to Ireland.
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Feb 27th 2012, 11:47 AM
# Corrib
RTÉ to make on-air clarification over Corrib Garda 'rape tape' coverage
The clarification comes after the BAI upheld a complaint by Jerrie Anne Sullivan that RTÉ coverage of the case on July of this year caused her “undue distress and harm”.
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Dec 5th 2011, 2:02 PM
# Court
Garda "put foot on arrested man's neck"
The evidence was given at Waterford Circuit Court yesterday in relation to the alleged assault of a man in January 2010.
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Jul 29th 2011, 9:48 AM