Garda Siochána rife with racism, says damning report

RACISM and ignorance of human rights are commonplace in the Garda Siochána, a highly critical report reveals.

It says a high level human rights advisory committee needs to be set up within the force and calls for race and diversity training to be provided as a matter of urgency for all staff, starting with senior officers.

Garda Commissioner Noel Conroy said last night he was fully committed to the implementation of the recommendations and has appointed Assistant Commissioner Nacie Rice to oversee the project.