Department of Justice examining possible 'legal issues in GSOC probe’

The Department of Justice is examining possible “legal issues” in an inquiry report into how the Garda Ombudsman handled its investigation of a sergeant, who took his life before he could be informed that he had been cleared.

The inquiry by Supreme Court Judge Frank Clarke was submitted to Tánaiste and Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald two weeks ago.

It was set up following heavy criticism from the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors into how GSOC investigators conducted their work.