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Garda Ombudsman revelations ‘a serious matter which needs to be probed’ – Harris

Revelations at the Garda Ombudsman are a “serious matter which needs to be investigated”, Ireland’s justice minister has said. Simon Harris made a statement after it emerged that an experienced investigator with the Garda Siochana Ombudsman ...

22 Apr 2023 at 12:11

National News

Man arrested in Dublin on suspicion of Mary Ward murder in Belfast

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Dublin on suspicion of the murder of Mary Ward in Belfast. The body of Ms Ward, 22, was found by police in Northern Ireland at her home in Melrose Street in Belfast on October 1. Three days later ...

09 Oct 2024 at 16:48

Northern Ireland

GSOC probes whether gardai committed offence in Browne death

The Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commmission (GSOC) is investigating whether an offence was committed by a member of An Garda Siochana when a 21-year-old woman was killed in a collision with a patrol car. Rebecca Browne, from Galliagh, ...

05 Jul 2023 at 20:34

National News

Commissioner says ‘no risk’ to documents during GSOC office burglary attempt

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said there was “no risk” of confidential documents being accessed during an attempted break-in at the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission (GSOC). A burglary was reported at the premises on Abbey ...

28 Sept 2023 at 21:13

National News

BREAKING: Investigation underway after man arrested in Donegal dies in Garda station cell

An investigation been launched by the Garda Ombudsman after a man was found dead in the cell of a Co Donegal Garda Station yesterday. The man, who was in his 30s, was in custody after he was arrested earlier in the day on ...

28 Jun 2024 at 13:17

National News

Garda Ombudsman revelations ‘not being understated’ by government – O’Brien

A Government minister has insisted the seriousness of revelations at the Garda Ombudsman are not being understated by his colleagues. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien was commenting after it emerged that an ...

22 Apr 2023 at 11:59

National News

Ombudsman says ‘ship has sailed’ for accountability on Grace case

The “ship has sailed” for accountability in the ‘Grace case’, the Ombudsman for Children has said following the final report of the Farrelly Commission. The Commission was set up in 2017 to examine the case of ...

16 Apr 2025 at 17:43

National News

Two of Enoch Burke’s siblings lodge complaints alleging Garda mistreatment

Two of Enoch Burke’s siblings have complained to a Garda watchdog over their treatment when family members were forcibly removed from a courtroom. Several members of the Burke family were ejected by gardai ...

28 Mar 2023 at 15:35

Northern Ireland

Former RUC officer to be prosecuted for murder after ombudsman probe

A former RUC officer is to be prosecuted for murder and conspiracy to murder following an investigation by the Police Ombudsman in Northern Ireland. Ombudsman Marie Anderson confirmed the prosecution ...

13 Mar 2025 at 13:11

National News

Garda Ombudsman investigate collision involving car and lorry in Cork

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) are investigating a road traffic collision which took place in Ballyhea, Charleville, Cork. The collision between a lorry and a car took place shortly ...

09 Jul 2024 at 12:24

National News

Lack of local authority housing is failing more and more children – Ombudsman

A move away from local authority house construction has pushed more and more children into economic homelessness, causing a “traumatic breach” of their rights, the Children’s Ombudsman said. Dr ...

16 Aug 2024 at 12:00

National News

Complaints to Press Ombudsman jump due to 'vigorous' campaign by anti-vax Facebook group

There was a large increase in the number of complaints to the Press Ombudsman last year, with many coming from an anti-vax Facebook group about Covid-19 and vaccinations. The Press Ombudsman ...

22 Jun 2022 at 18:18

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