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Our function is to deal with matters involving possible misconduct by members of the Garda Síochána, in an efficient, effective and fair manner.

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Please click on one of the language codes to the right to access information about making a complaint to the Garda Ombudsman, and a complaint form, in that language.

About the Garda Ombudsman

We are an independent statutory body. Together with the Policing Authority and Garda Inspectorate, we provide oversight of policing in Ireland.

Functions Commission Administration

News / 16th December 2024

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) will continue to deal with complaints about Gardaí until the commencement of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act, 2024

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) will continue to deal with complaints about Gardaí

News / 10th September 2024

GSOC welcomes its first Chief Executive Officer, Sheila McClelland

Witness Appeals / 29th October 2024

GSOC Witness appeal: Road Traffic Collision on R513 at Ballylanders, Co. Limerick

News / 29th October 2024

Witness Appeal – GSOC investigation of a road traffic collision in Limerick

Our Activity

Here you can view and download data on our operations and on the characteristics of complaints made to GSOC.

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