Garda anti-corruption action plan will focus on strengthening measures
Justice Minister Helen McEntee: 'Significant work has been undertaken by An Garda Síochána to counter corruption in the organisation, and to develop a culture where it safe and encouraged to speak up if you are aware of corruption or wrongdoing.' Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins
A new action plan to help tackle corruption in the gardaí was launched on Friday by Justice Minister Helen McEntee. The plan is designed to implement recommendations from the Garda Inspectorate on monitoring and detecting corruption within the organisation.
The inspectorate report, which was published in March 2021 and titled ‘Countering the threat of internal corruption’, made recommendations around strengthening anti-corruption measures and improving safeguards, particularly in areas such as :
