PDs reiterate support for independent Garda ombudsman

The Progressive Democrats have reiterated their support for an independent garda ombudsman to investigate allegations made against gardaí.

Speaking in Cork, party leader Mary Harney said: "We do believe that when there are complaints against members of the Garda Siochana, for their own sake and for everybody’s sake, it would be appropriate to have an independent process to look at those complaints.