Investigation reports
Below are (generally anonymised) reports following GSOC investigations.
GSOC has limited resources for redacting and editing what are often very long and technical investigation reports for publication, so we cannot publish as many of our reports as we would like.
We prioritise the publication of reports on investigations undertaken in the public interest (in line with section 102(4) or 102(5) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005).
We also publish reports on investigations following referrals from the Garda Síochána, and sometimes reports on investigations following complaints from individuals, where the Ombudsman Commission deems it to be in the public interest to do so.
Investigation into Lucia and Gemma O'Farrell's complaints
31 May 2018
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Report following a referral made by the Minister for Justice and Equality on the 29th of April 2014 and related complaints from Mrs Lucia O’Farrell and Ms Gemma O’FarrellIssued under section 103 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 Investigation into Lucia & Gemma O'Farrell complaints |
415.29 KB | 31 May 2018 |
Investigation into the Bailey, Thomas and Farrell complaints
August 2018
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Information Report from the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission into the investigation of the complaints of Ian Bailey, Catherine 'Jules' Thomas, Marie FarrellPursuant to s.103 of the Garda Síochána Act, 2005 |
2.49 MB | 2 Aug 2018 |
Investigation of Fixed Charge Notice Cancellations 2009 to 2014
October 2017
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Investigation Report October 2017GSOC Investigation of Fixed Charge Notice Cancellations 2009 to 2014 |
1.33 MB | 4 Dec 2017 |
Complaints about investigation of alleged child sexual assault
September 2016
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Investigation Report September 2016Investigation arising into complaints of neglect of duty in the investigation of alleged child sexual assault. |
513.14 KB | 30 Sep 2016 |
Policing of water protests
July 2016
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Investigation Report July 2016Investigation arising in relation to the policing of water protests from September 2014 to August 2015. |
343.29 KB | 9 Jan 2017 |
Release of information in relation to Clare Daly TD
May 2016
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Investigation Report May 2016Investigation arising into allegations that information, in relation to the arrest of Deputy Clare Daly TD, was leaked from within the Garda Síochána. |
480.39 KB | 30 May 2016 |
Handling of allegations of sexual abuse of children
July 2015
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Investigation Report July 2015Investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of children, raised in the commission of investigation report into the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne, 2011. |
121.66 KB | 9 Jan 2017 |
Arrest of a homeless man on Henry Street, Dublin
May 2015
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Investigation Report May 2015Investigation arising from a public interest investigation into the arrest of a homeless man on Henry Street, Dublin in March 2015. |
310.00 KB | 30 May 2015 |
Provision of evidence in court by certain gardaí
April 2015
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Investigation Report April 2015Investigation arising following a public interest investigation into the provision of evidence in court by Garda members. |
211.05 KB | 9 Jan 2017 |
Allegations of provision of alcohol to certain gardaí
July 2014
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Investigation Report July 2014Investigation arising relating to allegations of provision of alcohol to certain Gardaí and related issues. |
414.74 KB | 9 Jan 2017 |
Policing of USI protest in November 2010
July 2013
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Investigation Report July 2013Investigation arising relating to the policing of the Union of Students in Ireland Protest March on 3 November 2010. |
359.79 KB | 30 Jul 2013 |
Conduct of gardaí in relation to "Shell to Sea" protestors
April 2012
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Investigation Report April 2012Investigation arising from receipt of a complaint relating to two female protesters arrested at a "Shell To Sea" demonstration. |
51.38 KB | 30 Apr 2012 |
Deaths of Eric Hopkins and Colm Griffin
October 2011
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Investigation Report October 2011Investigation arising following complaints and an investigation arising from the deaths of Eric Hopkins and Colm Griffin. |
94.46 KB | 30 Oct 2011 |
Death of a minor
April 2011
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Investigation Report April 2011Investigation arising from receipt of a complaint following the death of a minor in 2006. |
448.73 KB | 14 Apr 2011 |
Death of Terence Wheelock
March 2010
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Investigation Report March 2010Investigation arising into the arrest, detention, and death of Mr Terence Wheelock in June 2005. |
789.47 KB | 30 Mar 2010 |
Death of Derek O’Toole
October 2008
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Investigation Report October 2008Investigation arising following the death of Mr. Derek O’Toole on March 4th 2007 and subsequent complaints and investigation. |
61.22 KB | 30 Oct 2008 |