GSOC raised questions about independence of Guerin report

The garda ombudsman (GSOC) raised questions about the independence of the Guerin inquiry, and separately tried to get the probe to extend its timeframe to complete its work.

GSOC raised questions about independence of Guerin report

New documents reveal GSOC raised the independence of the inquiry with barrister Sean Guerin after he gave Enda Kenny’s officials a copy of a letter he sent to the ombudsman’s offices.

There has been criticism in recent days about the initial probe by barrister Sean Guerin into claims of garda malpractice after the larger O’Higgins inquiry last week contradicted several of his findings.

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