Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015
615. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 466 of 14 July 2015, her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the case of a person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30799/15]
View answerAs I have previously advised the Deputy in relation to this particular case, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is the appropriate body to handle complaints made by members of the public concerning members of the Garda.
I understand from correspondence submitted that GSOC has deemed this complaint to be inadmissible as it was received outside the statutory time period. Furthermore, GSOC does not consider that there are good reasons to extend the time in which a complaint can be made.
GSOC is independent in the exercise of its functions and I have no role in its consideration of complaints. It would appear from the correspondence submitted that the individual concerned believes that there has been a misunderstanding by GSOC of his complaint. I can only suggest that he address these concerns directly to GSOC.
