Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 8 May 2019
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality
Garda Oversight and Accountability: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission
Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
Regarding the various trends that were mentioned in the conclusion of the submission, we have a historic issue around supervision and the Garda is trying to improve that with various promotions. That is obviously having a significant impact on the quality of follow-through. Communication was also mentioned. I can see that when stations have haemorrhaged a significant number of staff, and they have not got the communication, whether it is a positive or a negative result, the follow-through can break down confidence in some levels of policing. GSOC has engagement with an Garda Síochána. How does GSOC act on the general dissatisfaction that has been highlighted in this trend, in terms of its role, and how are the improvements on that being measured?
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