# gsoc

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# Investigation

GSOC to investigate after van driven by off-duty garda struck a pedestrian

The incident took place in Limerick yesterday morning.

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Oct 26th 2014, 8:05 PM

# Ballymun

Garda Ombudsman to investigate after young man who was in Garda custody died

He was taken to the hospital by ambulance but died at 4:30am.

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Oct 25th 2014, 8:40 PM

# Kildare

Kildare woman killed in last night's garda chase crash has been named

The collision occurred at approximately 8.45pm.

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Oct 24th 2014, 10:30 PM

# gsoc

Frances Fitzgerald: It's 'regrettable' that no TDs showed up to discuss Garda reform Bill

The new Bill gives greater powers to GSOC.

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Oct 21st 2014, 8:05 PM

# investigations

More people have been complaining about gardaí this year

GSOC said time taken to receive information requested from the Garda Síochána in relation to investigations has “improved significantly”.

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Oct 17th 2014, 5:53 PM

# civil action

Ian Bailey's wrongful arrest case against An Garda Síochana is edging closer

Ian Bailey is taking a civil action claiming that he was wrongfully arrested.

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Oct 10th 2014, 2:23 PM

# An Garda Síochána

Justice committee calls for single Garda Ombudsman

It also recommends reform of the complaints process, Garda training and formation of the Garda Authority.

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Oct 3rd 2014, 9:48 PM

# Investigation

A man has died after being hit by a garda patrol car in Louth

The incident happened at about 1.20am.

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Sep 30th 2014, 8:39 AM

# Clare

Three bystanders seriously injured after being struck by car in garda chase

It has been reported that one of the men lost a leg in the incident.

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Sep 26th 2014, 6:50 AM

# gsoc

Man in court over fatal road crash after garda pursuit

The 26-year-old was charged with dangerous driving causing death.

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Sep 25th 2014, 3:33 PM

# Leak report

GSOC chairman says he won't be resigning

The GSOC report was unable to confirm the source of the ‘bugging’ leak.

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Sep 25th 2014, 9:40 AM

# none the wiser

GSOC unable to confirm source of 'bugging' leak

The findings of the investigative report, compiled by Mark Connaughton SC, were inconclusive.

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Sep 24th 2014, 8:55 PM

# Leaks and Bugs

Minister: 'GSOC should publish report, but members shouldn't resign'

Frances Fitzgerald says she has confidence in the commissioners.

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Sep 20th 2014, 7:11 PM

Alan Shatter wants the GSOC Commissioners to be sacked

The former Justice Minister insists the positions of Simon O’Brien and his colleagues are no longer tenable.

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Sep 17th 2014, 6:15 PM

# fly on the wall

Maurice McCabe will meet senior Gardaí today over new penalty points claims

GSOC has opened an investigation into the claims.

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Sep 15th 2014, 1:38 PM

# BUGGING

Who leaked bugging information to newspaper? Nobody knows but GSOC has stopped trying to find out

The Sunday Times journalist declined an invitation to cooperate with the inquiry.

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Sep 10th 2014, 11:23 PM

# gsoc

GSOC is getting new powers to investigate the Garda Commissioner

The new Bill extends the powers and remit of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission.

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Aug 20th 2014, 2:47 PM

# no independence

Retired judge says victims are being 'further victimised' by 'guards investigating guards’

Gillian Hussey is a director of the National Crime Victims Helpline.

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Aug 19th 2014, 6:45 PM

# Pulse

Garda Ombusdman now has direct access to Garda PULSE system

Previously, GSOC only had access to the investigations database under Garda supervision.

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Aug 1st 2014, 5:57 PM

# Collision

The BMW that rammed Garda car was spotted all over Ireland - did you see it?

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

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Jul 24th 2014, 6:25 PM

# gsoc

Gardaí injured after patrol car 'rammed' in Portlaoise, four men arrested

GSOC have been informed and are sending a team of investigators to the scene.

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Jul 23rd 2014, 5:43 PM

# internal affairs

More than 1,100 public complaints filed against gardaí last year

Today’s annual report also reveals information on disciplinary action and deaths in custody.

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Jul 22nd 2014, 4:35 PM

Voices

Opinion: What does it actually take to establish an 'independent' policing authority?

The Justice Minister has spoken out about the need for an Independent Garda Authority – but what will it take to achieve that?

Jul 22nd 2014, 1:00 PM

# let us know

'How much do you trust An Garda Síochána?' - Gardaí to start polling the public again

The first “Public Attitudes Survey” in six years comes after months of scandal and controversy.

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Jul 15th 2014, 12:44 PM

# Mayo

GSOC finds "no evidence" of booze deliveries for gardaí at Shell project

It was alleged last year that a company contracted by Shell supplied alcohol to Belmullet Garda Station.

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Jul 10th 2014, 9:09 PM

# Prime Numbers

Facebook friends, prostitutes, and Garth Brooks: The week in numbers

Plus: How many Irish students say they’re not having sex?

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Jul 5th 2014, 7:30 PM

# Who Watches The Watchmen

Who makes complaints about gardaí and why?

In Dublin, it is the South region that complains the most.

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Jul 4th 2014, 6:15 AM

# Goin Nowhere

GSOC commissioners reject call for their resignation

Simon O’Brien says he feels he and the two other commissioners are “discharging an important function”.

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Jul 3rd 2014, 2:00 PM

# Who polices the police

GSOC received 2,027 complaints last year

The Garda watchdog also opened three investigations itself.

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Jul 3rd 2014, 11:31 AM

# New powers

GSOC will be allowed to investigate the Garda Commissioner under new reforms

The government has announced a series of reforms to strengthen the Garda Ombudsman.

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Jul 1st 2014, 6:30 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Jul 1st 2014, 4:54 PM

# three become one

Scrap 3-person GSOC, set-up whistleblower 'hotline': Here's what needs to change, Minister told

Gardaí should be banned from serving on GSOC, and a Northern Ireland-style Criminal Justice Inspectorate should be set up, according to a report handed to Frances Fitzgerald…

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Jun 30th 2014, 6:20 PM

# gsoc

Dáil hears lack of Garda cooperation stalled murder investigation complaint

Pádraig Mac Loclainn said that GSOC had to delay investigating a complaint made by the family of Seamus Doherty due to a lack of cooperation from gardaí in Donegal.

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Jun 24th 2014, 4:31 PM

# Guerin Report

Shatter: 'I was secretly put on trial, and wasn't given a chance to defend myself'

The former Minister for Justice has blasted the Guerin report for ‘completely failing to follow fair procedure’.

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Jun 19th 2014, 10:10 PM

# It Wasn't Me

'Ignoring' the system gives speeders an 86% chance of avoiding punishment

John O’Brien, the former head of the Garda Traffic Corps, told the PAC that GSOC failed to act on foot of a report he carried out on the penalty points system in 2008.

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Jun 19th 2014, 4:55 PM

# Oireachtas agenda

PAC will be examining penalty points and speed cameras today

What else will the folks on Kildare Street be discussing?

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Jun 19th 2014, 9:00 AM

# Penalty Points

I wouldn't have treated whistleblowers that way --- Garda Inspectorate Chief

Robert Olson is highlighting wider problems in the force, saying this morning that “culture is something you don’t change with a couple of policies and it’s fixed next week”.

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Jun 17th 2014, 11:27 AM