Garda sexual harassment claims investigated by force

Gardaí are investigating a number of complaints of sexual harassment and bullying made by members of the force against colleagues.

The Garda Human Resources department is investigating eight complaints of bullying made by gardaí against other members since 2012. Two sexual harassment allegations made this year and last are also being examined.

Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act show gardaí have made 32 bullying and harassment complaints from 2012 to the end of October this year.