Organisation: GSOC

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Four members of Enoch Burke's family protest outside court over their exclusion from courtroom
Four members of Enoch Burke's family protest outside court over their exclusion from courtroom
Enoch Burke's parents, his sister Ammi and brother Isaac failed to make an undertaking that they would not interrupt proceedings

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

Oireachtas justice committee
Gardaí frustrated by 'late notice' of new centres for asylum seekers 
Garda Commissioner says 'prejudiced' local individuals, not 'nebulous' far-right groups, behind the arson attacks

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

DPP has still not decided if gardaí will face prosecution over Nkencho death
DPP has still not decided if gardaí will face prosecution over Nkencho death
George Nkencho, 27, suffered fatal gunshot wounds during an incident involving members of the Garda Armed Support Unit outside his family home in Clonee, Co Dublin in December 2020

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Garda stock
Gsoc taking three times longer to investigate gardaí
Now taking a full year for a typical criminal investigation into a garda

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Hit and run in north Dublin
Carnage on roads as three die in separate incidents
Five-car crash closes section of M50

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

'I still don’t know if I was raped': Waterford woman 'left in the dark' after attack 
'I still don’t know if I was raped': Waterford woman 'left in the dark' after attack 
Sabrina Halligan has waived her right to anonymity to highlight 'the reality of being in a case like this'

Sun, 16 Jul, 2023

African and Brazilian people in Ireland to be asked about their experience of policing here 
African and Brazilian people in Ireland to be asked about their experience of policing here 
Irish Network Against Racism will use interviews, focus groups, and a survey to establish how the communities understand and experience policing, and to assess their experiences

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

GSOC spy probe
Gsoc raised 'operational risks' with Garda Commissioner during Nkencho probe
Potential dangers in how gardaí respond to crisis situations highlighted

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

CC LEINSTER HOUSE
Cowen still waiting for Garda Commissioner response to Gsoc report on U-turn claim
The report found the Fianna Fáil TD did not attempt to evade a Garda checkpoint

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023

Pedestrian killed after being hit by garda car is named
Pedestrian killed after being hit by garda car is named
Rebecca Browne from Derry died after she was struck by a garda car in Co Donegal in the early hours of Sunday morning

Sun, 21 May, 2023

FILE PHOTO Antoinette Cunningham. General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, has strongly condemned
'Shock' that garda to be prosecuted over pursuit of crime gang members killed in head-on collision
Garda representative bodies said criminal prosecution of garda involved in the pursuit of three men extremely concerning for our members

Thu, 11 May, 2023

Official opening of the new Garda Control Centre for Dublin Metropolitan Region
Reform bill won't oblige garda chief to co-operate speedily with policing watchdog
Justice Minister Simon Harris said new law will not compel the Garda Commissioner to respond in a 'timely manner' to the new Police Ombudsman as it could interfere with his or her independence

Tue, 09 May, 2023

GSOC spy probe
Garda investigation into former Gsoc officer widens
Probe into the suspected leaking of confidential information extended

Fri, 28 Apr, 2023

GSOC spy probe
Man arrested as part of Gsoc Hutch investigation released without charge
The man, who is aged in his 60s, was taken into custody by detectives from the NCBI in Dublin on Thursday morning

Fri, 28 Apr, 2023

Facial recognition technology
Sarah Harte: Fast-tracking facial recognition technology laws would be irresponsible
Introducing one of the most privacy-intrusive tools in policing needs careful scrutiny and a comprehensive public consultation

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

'My gang is bigger than yours': Garda Commissioner issues warning to criminal groups 
'My gang is bigger than yours': Garda Commissioner issues warning to criminal groups 
Drew Harris said he would meet with the Director of Public Prosecutions to discuss the fallout from the failed bid to prosecute gangland boss Gerry Hutch

Tue, 25 Apr, 2023

Garda Stock
Gardaí to call for tasers to protect members as assaults rise sharply
Garda Representative Association annual conference to hear about recruitment and retention crisis amid 'growing problem with morale' in the force

Mon, 24 Apr, 2023

Gerry Hutch court case
Pressure on Government for external judge-led Gsoc probe
A 'crisis of confidence' has emerged following the resignation of a senior investigator at Gsoc, who claimed he told colleagues he had attended a party with Gerard “The Monk” Hutch the night he walked free from court

Mon, 24 Apr, 2023

Mick Clifford: Gsoc investigator partying with The Monk screams 'Gubu'
Mick Clifford: Gsoc investigator partying with The Monk screams 'Gubu'
Those guarding the gardaí have questions to answer and an independent inquiry must be held swiftly, its results made public

Mon, 24 Apr, 2023

Report highlights incidents of people ingesting hand sanitiser in garda stations
Report highlights incidents of people ingesting hand sanitiser in garda stations
People with substance abuse issues are ingesting hand hygiene fluids in garda stations

Thu, 20 Apr, 2023

Simeon Burke Court Appearance
Two of Enoch Burke's siblings make complaint to Gsoc over court removal
Ammi and Simeon Burke complain of being 'dragged violently from the courtroom' and 'treated like an animal'

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

Gsoc alarmed at bill allowing Garda boss 'block' station searches
Gsoc alarmed at bill allowing Garda boss 'block' station searches
Gsoc said provisions in a landmark policing reform bill will  result in a 'dilution' of its search powers

Mon, 13 Feb, 2023

RUSSIA-BELARUS-POLITICS-SPACE
Russian war against Ukraine 'has raised the threat to Ireland'
Mr Justice Charles Meenan's report on key security issues outlines 'very serious threats to the security of the State'  

Sat, 02 Jul, 2022

Garda HQ wants powers to run undercover garda corruption probes
Garda HQ wants powers to run undercover garda corruption probes
An Garda Síochána, representative associations, and the Garda Commissioner have all made submissions to the Oireachtas justice committee on the proposed new law

Thu, 09 Jun, 2022

GRA; GRA CONFERENCE; GARDA REPRESENTATIVE ASSOCIATION; UNITY; 44TH ANNUAL DELEGATES CONFERENCE; GARDA COMMISSIONER DREW HARRIS
Call for review into why Gsoc investigations into gardaí take so long
Oireachtas committee says Gsoc probe should happen before more powers given to the commission

Wed, 01 Jun, 2022

Garda Stock
Garda sergeant seen 'stamping on a Traveller's head' was not prosecuted
Gardaí familiar with the incident in Waterford believe the alleged assault contributed to failure to press charges over an alleged rape

Mon, 09 May, 2022

International Association of Women Police conference - Ireland
Harris refused to backdate inspector's promotion delayed following baseless allegations 
A garda inspector successfully challenged the refusal to backdate a promotion which was delayed because he was the subject of false and baseless allegations.

Sun, 24 Apr, 2022

GSOC protected disclosures unit 'struggled to meet demand' with 20 cases in 2021
GSOC protected disclosures unit 'struggled to meet demand' with 20 cases in 2021
The 'increased complexity' of many of the issues being brought to the ombudsman’s attention raise 'serious concerns about GSOC's capacity to deal with them in a timely and effective manner'

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022

Gsoc commissioner Emily Logan: 'We are rightly criticised for slow inquiries'
Gsoc commissioner Emily Logan: 'We are rightly criticised for slow inquiries'
Commissioner says she hopes provisions in new legislation will streamline processes for Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission to investigate complaints

Thu, 24 Mar, 2022

Gardaí attack GSOC powers in new bill 
Gardaí attack GSOC powers in new bill 
Senior officers concerned at 'politicisation' with new internal Garda board

Tue, 15 Feb, 2022

GSOC probes delayed over unofficial industrial action by gardaí
GSOC probes delayed over unofficial industrial action by gardaí
Duties currently being refused include certain investigations by Gsoc relating to internal Garda disciplinary matters

Fri, 17 Dec, 2021

Garda stock
Garda claims 'false' accusations over shooting of dog delayed his promotion
A Garda has claimed his promotion to the rank of inspector was held up for over seven months after he was the subject of "false" and "baseless accusations" of wrongdoing in an incident where he had to shoot a large dog that was set on him.

Sat, 11 Dec, 2021

McEntee defends new policing reform bill after criticism from gardaí
McEntee defends new policing reform bill after criticism from gardaí
The justice mnister claimed that the new Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill is 'about keeping people safe', amid criticism from the AGSI.

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021

Law and Justice concept. Mallet of the judge, books, scales of justice.
Woman to sue State over judge's bid to instigate 'romantic relationship'
The woman alleges the judge, who was hearing her family law case, contacted her on a number of occasions, often making reference to her physical appearance

Tue, 28 Sep, 2021

Garda HQ rebuffs charges of racism in IHREC report
Garda HQ rebuffs charges of racism in IHREC report
Responding to human rights advocacy group, gardaí enumerate measures they have taken to tackle potential prejudice, and encourage diversity

Tue, 07 Sep, 2021

GSOC probes alleged garda assault on three young boys
GSOC probes alleged garda assault on three young boys
The investigation is at an early stage and it is understood the gardaí concerned have rejected claims any assault took place.

Tue, 17 Aug, 2021

FILE PHOTO Responding to a report from the Garda Inspectorate, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said that the Garda Anti Corruptio
Government to present proposals to end pay dispute with senior gardaí
The Government is due to present proposals soon in a bid to end a pay dispute with senior gardaí which is affecting official plans to roll out policing reforms and the conduct of GSOC investigations.

Mon, 19 Jul, 2021

'Media leaks' should not distract from 'gross mismanagement of State assets' at Garda College
'Media leaks' should not distract from 'gross mismanagement of State assets' at Garda College
Former head of Garda human resources urges the Public Accounts Committee to 'assist the ongoing investigation'

Mon, 05 Jul, 2021

GSOC spy probe
Gsoc: We do not have enough staff to do our job
'The staffing of an oversight body such as Gsoc is not in line with other civil service departments or agencies'

Mon, 21 Jun, 2021

Gsoc investigating arrest of 17-year-old boy
Gsoc investigating arrest of 17-year-old boy
Gsoc is investigating an incident involving the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in the East Essex Street area of Dublin 2

Wed, 09 Jun, 2021

Police fire Taser guns more frequently
Almost 50 incidents involving guns, tasers, and stun devices notified to Garda watchdog
Some 47 incidents involving use of tasers, flashbang stun devices, and firearms were reported by gardaí to the Garda Ombudsman last year

Tue, 06 Apr, 2021

Over 450 complaints about Garda enforcement of Covid-19 restrictions
Over 450 complaints about Garda enforcement of Covid-19 restrictions
The majority of complaints relate to allegations of gardaí not wearing PPE and interpretations of what can be considered essential travel

Wed, 24 Mar, 2021

Mitchelstown killings: North Cork brothers laid to rest
Mitchelstown killings: North Cork brothers laid to rest
Meanwhile, GSOC is conducting a separate investigation into garda contacts with Johnny Hennessy on the Thursday evening before the alarm was raised

Thu, 04 Mar, 2021

Gsoc is examining interviews with Munster garda over claims of drug-dealing
Gsoc is examining interviews with Munster garda over claims of drug-dealing
The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (Gsoc) is examining interviews with a garda who was arrested as part of an investigation into alleged drug dealing.

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

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