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

Photo of Donnchadh Ó LaoghaireDonnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Due to a lack of resources and so on, it has been difficult to investigate every complaint and the process has been slow. Has there ever been an incident where, following an investigation, GSOC intended to seek a conviction but the Statute of Limitations of the petty sessions Act meant that was not possible?