GSOC hires after surge in complaints

Four investigators are being hired by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) to take on a surge in whistleblower complaints from members of the force.

GSOC received 13 protected disclosures in the first six months of 2017, compared to 11 over the previous three years.

The watchdog had sought a special allocation of staff to be granted by Department of Public Expenditure in order to establish a dedicated protected disclosure unit.