GSOC ‘not fit for purpose’, say crime victims

The new Policing Authority must have the power to investigate complaints from victims of crime as the Garda Ombudsman is “not fit for purpose”, an alliance of victims’ groups has said.

The country’s largest Garda association said it was “vital” that the authority had the power to sack the Garda Commissioner.

The recommendations are contained in separate submissions to the Department of Justice regarding the establishment of the body.