Number of complaints received by Gsoc rises by 10%

The number of complaints received last year by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission rose by 10%, although there was a fall in the number of referrals from gardaí.

Gsoc’s annual report for 2017 reveals 22 disclosures were received, even though there is a reference to recruitment for the Protected Disclosures Unit being “at a lower number than was hoped for”, even though the report states the unit “may become some of the most important work undertaken by Gsoc”.

Gsoc sought 12 posts but was initially cleared by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for three investigators and two support staff.