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By Aine McMahon Mother of Shane O’Farrell dismissed Ombudsman’s report as ‘inadequate’ and ‘unsatisfactory’ Shane O’ Farrell, who died in a hit-and-run outside Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan on August 2nd, 2011. Photograph: Collins Courts Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to Email App The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (Gsoc) has said it has found no evidence of criminal […]

The National Executive of AGSI today met with Kathleen O’Toole  who will lead the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. The review will involve a comprehensive examination of all aspects of policing, including all functions currently carried out by An Garda Síochána.  

23 January 2017 Good morning. I’m delighted to be here today to launch this Code of Ethics. One year on from its establishment, I believe the Policing Authority has brought a new energy to the public discourse on policing – a new transparency. The establishment of the Policing Authority is just one of a series […]

The Supreme Court has overturned a decision by former Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan to dismiss a sergeant after she was convicted of an assault while on duty. The seven-judge court found the reason for the decision was never fully explained to Sgt Martha McEnery, and for that reason must be quashed. The court left it […]