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Garda Ombudsman

# garda-ombudsman - Thursday 9 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Alleged Collusion

Gardaí ‘delayed’ giving evidence in informant collusion probe

Minister Alan Shatter wants to convene a meeting with the Ombudsman and the Commissioner following an investigation into accusations of collusion between a member of the force and a convicted drug dealer.

# garda-ombudsman - Wednesday 20 February, 2013

From TheJournal.ie M50 Crash

Pics: 7 injured after cars collide with motorist driving wrong way down M50

At least three cars were involved in the collision on the M50 near Sandyford last night. The Garda Ombudsman is part of the investigation into the incident.

# garda-ombudsman - Monday 28 January, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Witnesses

Garda Ombudsman seeks witnesses to fatal Kildare road traffic incident

The incident, in which a man in his mid-20s died, took place in the Ladytown area yesterday.

# garda-ombudsman - Sunday 27 January, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Road Death

Young man dies in Kildare road crash

The incident has been referred to the Garda Ombudsman and the Naas to Newbridge lanes of the dual carriageway are currently closed.

# garda-ombudsman - Friday 25 January, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Garda Ombudsman

Garda Ombudsman to investigate two-car collision

The collision occurred on Churchtown Road, Dublin, on Thursday morning.

# garda-ombudsman - Thursday 13 December, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Garda Ombudsman

Garda Ombudsman sends file to DPP after Kieran Boylan inquiry

The investigation looked into accusations of collusion between gardaí and convicted drug dealer in the movement and supply of controlled drugs.

# garda-ombudsman - Tuesday 11 December, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Garda Ombudsman

Garda arrested in Co Galway over alleged sexual assault

The man has been suspended and is being questioned over the incident at Loughrea Garda Station.

# garda-ombudsman - Monday 26 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Cork

Man dies in garda custody in Cork

The man became ill in Midleton garda station this morning and was taken to hospital where he died a short time later.

# garda-ombudsman - Tuesday 13 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Roads

Garda Ombudsman appeals for witnesses to Dublin road accident

A man has been hospitalised after he was hit by a car being driven by an off-duty garda on Sunday evening.

# garda-ombudsman - Thursday 25 October, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Investigation

Investigation into Garda over alleged sexual assault of teen

A Garda has been suspended from duty according to the Connacht Tribune. Gardaí have confirmed they are investigating the matter.

# garda-ombudsman - Thursday 11 October, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Child Protection

HIQA report expresses concern over alleged abuse by Gardaí

The report said there has been no outcome from a complaint to the Garda Ombudsman and there was “little external advocacy and intervention” on behalf of the young person involved.

# garda-ombudsman - Friday 15 June, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Garda Ombudsman

Ombudsman investigating after woman hit by Garda van

The young woman was struck by a Garda patrol van in the early hours of this morning near the Cork Opera House.

# garda-ombudsman - Wednesday 13 June, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Gardaí

Six gardaí convicted of crimes last year – Garda Ombudsman

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission says it received 2,275 complaints last year, with more than one third relating to abuse of authority by gardaí.

# garda-ombudsman - Monday 21 May, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Investigation

Garda Ombudsman investigates after garda shooting in Kerry

The garda is in critical condition after the shooting in the early hours of Sunday morning. The circumstances are not believed to be suspicious.

# garda-ombudsman - Tuesday 24 April, 2012

From TheJournal.ie 5 At 5

The 5 at 5: Tuesday

5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…

From TheJournal.ie Rape Tape

READ: Transcript of the Corrib rape ‘tape’

Garda Ombdusman report’s transcription of the words used by gardai in relation to female protestors.

From TheJournal.ie Rape Tape

Rape tape controversy: report recommends disciplinary proceedings against one garda

The investigation was undertaken after joke remarks about rape and deportation were made and recorded after the arrest of two Shell to Sea protesters. Garda Ombudsman notes that comments were not said directly to the arrested women.

# garda-ombudsman - Friday 2 March, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Daily Fix This post contains videos

The Daily Fix: Friday

All the day’s main news as well as the bits and pieces that you may have missed…

From TheJournal.ie Ian Bailey

Garda Ombudsman investigating Ian Bailey complaint – Shatter

The Justice Minister has said that it is “clearly desirable” that the matters related to Ian Bailey be investigated.

# garda-ombudsman - Monday 27 February, 2012

From TheJournal.ie China Visit

Complaint to Garda Ombudsman over treatment of protesters during China visit

The Garda Ombudsman is reviewing a complaint concerning the treatment of protesters during the recent official visit of China’s Vice President to Ireland.

# garda-ombudsman - Tuesday 31 January, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Death

Garda Ombudsman to investigate Newport shooting

A man was killed in Tipperary last night after shooting himself in the head following an altercation with members of An Garda Síochána.

# garda-ombudsman - Monday 30 January, 2012

A MAN HAS been killed in a shooting incident in the area of Newport, Co Tipperary.

It’s understood that gardaí were fired upon but were unharmed. It’s believed the officers were unarmed at the time. The incident has been referred to the Garda Ombudsman under section 102 of the Garda Síochána Act, and investigators from the office are on their way. No one else is being sought in relation to the shooting.

# garda-ombudsman - Thursday 29 December, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Investigation

Man who was found unconscious outside Dublin hotel dies

The man passed away on Christmas Eve, eight days after he was found unconscious outside a city centre hotel.

# garda-ombudsman - Monday 19 December, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Monday

In tonight’s Fix: The fallout (not literally) from the death of Kim Jong-il; Ireland’s health under the microscope; and is it New Year’s resolution time already?

# garda-ombudsman - Thursday 15 December, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Ombudsman

Garda group raises ‘serious concerns’ over actions of Ombudsman

The Ombudsman’s office has rejected allegations that its staff acted inappropriately.

From TheJournal.ie Read Me

Interview: ‘Two gardaí assaulted each day: the uniform doesn’t protect us’

GRA president Damien McCarthy paints a picture for TheJournal.ie of a force nearing breaking point – and raises “serious concerns” about the garda watchdog.

# garda-ombudsman - Wednesday 19 October, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Lusk Shooting

Ombudsman rules that Garda shooting in Lusk was ‘lawful’

Two men who were attempting to rob a post office six years ago were shot dead by gardaí.

# garda-ombudsman - Thursday 28 July, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Corrib

Corrib ‘rape tape’ gardaí will not face criminal charges

Several gardaí were recorded making rape remarks following the arrest of a Corrib protester. It is yet to be decided if any action will be taken.

# garda-ombudsman - Wednesday 29 June, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Investigation

Probe into death of man in Garda custody

The Garda Ombudsman has been called into investigate the death in Co Louth last night.

# garda-ombudsman - Monday 16 May, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Roads

Man ‘fighting for his life’ after Limerick crash which Garda Ombudsman to investigate

A marked garda car had been in pursuit of another car when the incident occurred and the Garda Ombudsman is to investigate.

# garda-ombudsman - Friday 8 April, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Corrib

Corrib protesters postpone meeting with Garda Ombudsman due to trauma

Statement comes after the identity of one of the women was revealed at a press conference in Dublin yesterday.

# garda-ombudsman - Thursday 7 April, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Corrib

Corrib protest woman to waive anonymity at press conference

Shell to Sea group claims the identities of the two women referenced in garda ‘rape’ remarks tape were leaked to media so one will put her case forward this morning.

# garda-ombudsman - Tuesday 5 April, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Corrib

Garda Commissioner asks victims not to be put off reporting sex crimes

Head of police force tries to restore public confidence in Garda policy on dealing with rape and sexual assault victims.

# garda-ombudsman - Wednesday 2 March, 2011

From TheJournal.ie 9 At 9 This post contains videos

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

Nine things you need to know by 9am: Garda Ombudsman to investigate circumstances of man’s suspected suicide in Kerry after negotiations with gardaí; Galway West count finishes 73 hours after it begun, and the future of Slane is under threat.

# garda-ombudsman - Sunday 6 February, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Garda Ombudsman

Man dies in garda custody in Co Galway

Garda Ombudsman launches investigation into 36-year-old man’s death at Tuam Garda Station in the early hours of this morning.

# garda-ombudsman - Thursday 13 January, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Roads

Garda Ombudsman investigating Limerick incident in which two pedestrians died

In a bad night for road collisions, two pedestrians are killed in an incident involving a garda car in Limerick, an Offaly man dies in a single vehicle crash, and a woman dies from injuries sustained in a crash in Tallaght last week.

# garda-ombudsman - Tuesday 9 November, 2010

From TheJournal.ie Student March This post contains videos

Garda Ombudsman investigates 28 student protest complaints

The volume of complaints over Garda behaviour doubles in two days as footage continues to circulate online.