# gsoc

Last week

21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023

11 gardaí to be honoured for 'exceptional bravery and heroism'

Among the recipients is the late Inspector Sam Donegan, who was killed in an explosion on the Cavan/Fermanagh border in 1972

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Last month

May 2023

# gsoc

Policing groups slam release of decision to prosecute garda in connection with fatal N7 crash

A Garda being prosecuted for a fatal crash that occurred when he was pursuing three men in 2021 has not been made aware of the exact charge he is facing.

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May 11th 2023, 4:00 PM

Voices

Opinion: New legislation reforming garda and oversight bodies isn't in line with best practice

Doireann Ansbro of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties says the proposed reforms of Garda bodies doesn’t go far enough.

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May 9th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Watching the Watchdog

The Explainer x Noteworthy: Is GSOC fit for purpose?

Journalists Mick Clifford of The Examiner and Alice Chambers of Noteworthy tell Susan Daly about the Garda watchdog’s severe and ongoing problems.

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May 4th 2023, 4:05 PM

# Watching the Watchdog

Garda watchdog handing half of its cases back to gardaí to investigate

Solicitors, complainants and former GSOC staff voice frustration at slow investigations with few resulting sanctions.

Gardaí can “decide there is no breach, take no action and provide no rationale” when GSOC finds evidence of Garda misconduct

There is no appeal mechanism, even for serious criminal allegations against gardaí

Complainants told Noteworthy that they had lost faith in GSOC

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May 2nd 2023, 10:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Targets missed in at least 70% of GSOC complaints investigated by gardaí

A report by

Alice Chambers

Most cases handed to and completed by gardai last year exceeded time limits.

Median length of garda-led investigations has never been near the agreed timeframes

Gardaí investigating gardaí brought in to prevent GSOC becoming “snowed under” by “less serious” complaints

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May 2nd 2023, 12:05 AM

This year

2023

# gsoc

Man arrested as part of probe into GSOC investigator's attendance at Hutch party is released

A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

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Apr 28th 2023, 7:52 AM

# gsoc

Man arrested as part of probe into GSOC investigator's attendance at Gerry Hutch party

A man in his 60s was arrested this morning following the search of a home in Dublin 3.

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Apr 27th 2023, 11:05 AM

# hutch acquittal

Garda probe establishes GSOC officer did attend Hutch party

Simon Harris told reporters at the GRA conference in Mayo that GSOC said in a meeting that they were likely to establish an independent review into the systems.

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Apr 26th 2023, 5:17 PM

# Screaming gangsta

'My gang is bigger than their gang': Garda Commissioner delivers warning to organised crime

Drew Harris spoke to reporters as he arrived at the Garda Representative Association (GRA) annual conference in Westport this morning.

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Apr 25th 2023, 12:40 PM

# gsoc

Gardaí to investigate allegation that GSOC officer attended Hutch party last week

The matter is now being considered by Gardaí.

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Apr 24th 2023, 6:20 PM

# gsoc

Calls for external investigation after GSOC officer allegedly attended Gerard Hutch party

Justice Minister Simon Harris said yesterday that it is a “serious matter which needs to be investigated”.

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Apr 23rd 2023, 3:32 PM

# gsoc

GSOC officer resigns over 'potential conflict of interest' after allegedly attending Gerard Hutch party

GSOC said it immediately commenced an internal investigation into the issue this week.

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Apr 22nd 2023, 2:40 PM

# council of europe

Irish government needs to tighten up employment of special advisors, European body says

The Council of Europe’s anti-corruption body has released a new report calling for reforms in how top-level roles are filled.

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Feb 16th 2023, 12:03 AM

# Garda Ombudsman

Proposal to block Gsoc searches of Garda stations 'seriously undermines' oversight, agency says

The Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill is expected to become law this year.

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Feb 13th 2023, 10:34 PM

Last year

2022

# gsoc

Inquest hears GSOC have compiled draft report on shooting of George Nkencho by Gardaí

GSOC said it was likely that the file would be forwarded to the DPP who will decide if criminal charges should be brought in relation to Mr Nkencho’s death.

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Dec 15th 2022, 6:09 PM

# National Security

New 'landmark' Policing Bill to radically change Irish national security apparatus

Cleared by cabinet this morning the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill is expected to become law next year.

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Nov 22nd 2022, 4:51 PM

# Clones

GSOC investigating Co Monaghan road incident for possible Garda involvement

GSOC received a referral under the Garda Síochána Act, 2005, from a Garda Superintendent in Monaghan.

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Aug 9th 2022, 3:45 PM

# Inquest

GSOC investigation into fatal shooting of George Nkencho by gardaí has 'made significant progress'

Nkencho was fatally wounded by members of the Garda Armed Support Unit outside his home in December 2020.

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Jun 27th 2022, 1:56 PM

# Amiens Street

Fresh appeal for witnesses following motorbike crash in Dublin city centre

A Ukrainian woman is in serious condition in hospital following yesterday’s collision.

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May 28th 2022, 3:37 PM

# George Nkencho

Sister and brother of man shot dead by gardaí take legal action against the State

George Nkencho died in December 2020.

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May 26th 2022, 1:42 PM

# Complaints

Garda Commissioner admits officers failed to properly investigate child sex abuse case

Details of a specific complaint about the garda handling of the allegations were revealed in Gsoc’s annual report.

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May 19th 2022, 8:25 PM

# gsoc

Garda watchdog sees marked increase in complaints in 2021 - but 39% ruled inadmissible

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission annual report showed that last year the body dealt with 2,189 complaints in 2021.

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May 19th 2022, 10:15 AM

# Meath

GSOC involved in investigation after man dies in Trim crash

A car collided with a wall on Patrick Street in Trim at around 1.55am.

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May 2nd 2022, 12:55 PM

# Ashtown

GSOC asks for the public's help with investigation into Dublin crash

The traffic collision happened at the junction at Dunsink Lane in the Ashtown area.

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Apr 24th 2022, 2:08 PM

# Limerick

Garda Ombudsman appeals for witnesses following death in garda custody

The man in his 40s had been arrested for a public order offence.

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Feb 25th 2022, 3:10 PM

All time

# Blanchardstown

First anniversary of George Nkencho death marked with a candlelit walk

Nkencho died outside his Dublin home after being shot multiple times by members of the gardaí.

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Dec 31st 2021, 8:17 AM

# Whistleblowers

'Dublin Declaration' calls for new legislation to help whistleblowers

GSOC had hosted a two day conference in Dublin on whistleblowing in the EU.

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Dec 17th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Whistleblowers

GSOC: Government must give greater protections to Irish whistleblowers

GSOC is to host a two day virtual conference on European whistleblowers.

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Dec 9th 2021, 6:00 AM

# agsi

The Minister for Justice has sought to quell opposition to proposed powers for garda watchdog

The new Bill has already drawn criticism from Commissioner Drew Harris who declared some of it unconstitutional.

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Nov 8th 2021, 7:38 PM

# Dublin

GSOC launches investigation into ‘certain aspects’ of arrest of 14-year-old boy by Gardaí

Footage of the incident has been shared on social media.

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Sep 21st 2021, 7:45 PM

# Dublin

March in Dublin to call for fresh inquiry into death of Terence Wheelock following 2005 arrest

The 20-year-old Dublin man was found unconscious in his cell and died three months later.

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Sep 16th 2021, 6:10 AM

Voices

Opinion: GSOC has made a difference - but it needs reform

DCU’s Dr Vicky Conway looks at the development of GSOC since its creation, ahead of a new study of complainants’ experiences with the body.

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Jul 7th 2021, 7:00 AM

# gsoc

Garda hit with monetary sanction after intruder confronted President in Áras an Uachtaráin

The person entered the building unchallenged and spoke to President Michael D Higgins in “an aggressive manner”.

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Jun 25th 2021, 10:06 PM

# Firearms

Gardaí report 47 incidents involving tasers and stun devices last year including one on a dog

A log of one incident in Cork in August said the person had injuries to their hands, arm, and face that had been self-inflicted.

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Apr 7th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Ardnacassa

GSOC investigation launched after man and garda hospitalised following crash in Longford

The incident happened at the Ardnacassa estate at around 4pm.

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Mar 22nd 2021, 10:36 PM

# gsoc

USB key sent by Gsoc to garda internal affairs 'went missing after being sent in the post'

The data breach was one of 29 reported by the Garda Ombudsman over the past two years.

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Mar 21st 2021, 4:42 PM

# ballinacurra road

GSOC investigating as pedestrian left in 'critical condition' after being struck by car in Limerick

The incident happened at approximately 11.20pm yesterday on the Ballinacurra Road.

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Mar 9th 2021, 1:10 PM

# evidence

Gardaí investigating if school withheld information about alleged sexual assault of student

It is understood that a separate GSOC investigation is also being carried out.

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Feb 24th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Campaign

'He needed help, not bullets': George Nkencho's family call for public inquiry ahead of GSOC meeting

George Nkencho was shot dead by gardaí on 30 December.

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Feb 11th 2021, 4:12 PM