Gardaí 'reluctant' to use powers in case of Gsoc investigation 

An Garda Siochana at the scene in Dublin City centre. Picture: PA

Policing Authority Chairman Bob Collins has said that it appears to be the case that there is “at least some reluctance” on the part of some gardaí to use the powers that are available to them partly because of a fear of finding themselves the subject of a Gsoc investigation.

Speaking on RTÉ’s This Week, Mr Collins said such a reluctance was a “source of surprise” to him and the Policing Authority.