Clare Daly
Question:227. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he is taking on allegations regarding the assault of a person (details supplied) by gardaí in October 2017. [31719/18]
View answerThursday, 12 July 2018
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As the Deputy will be aware, investigations into all acts of alleged criminality are a matter for An Garda Síochána in the first instance and I, as Minister, have no role in this regard. If the person in question has not already done so, I would encourage them to contact their local/nearest Garda station as soon as possible, as they will be best placed to advise them how to proceed.
This notwithstanding, the Deputy will also be aware if someone is not satisfied with the manner in which their complaints have been handled by An Garda Síochána, then it is open to them to contact the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Office (GSOC). GSOC is the independent body charged with receiving complaints from the public concerning members of An Garda Síochána. Contact can be made with GSOC at their offices at 150, Upper Abbey Street, Dublin 1 and by telephone on Lo-Call 1890 600800. Further information is also available on the GSOC website at www.gardaombudsman.ie.