Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
328. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the process in place for a person that is of the view that An Garda Síochána has failed to investigate a potentially serious alleged crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12237/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will appreciate that I, as Minister, have no role in relation to how particular criminal investigations are conducted. This is solely a matter for the Garda authorities.
However, I can inform the Deputy that if a person is not satisfied with the manner in which their complaint was dealt with 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 website, www.gardaombudsman.ie.
