Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 7 April 2022

Public Accounts Committee

2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission

9:30 am

Photo of Neasa HouriganNeasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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I have used up all my time on the data issue but the inclusion of that kind of information in the next report would be important, particularly in light of the fact that submissions have increased. I want to turn to the new powers that are proposed. I am particularly interested in moving away from the requirement for a specific complaint. I want to get the witnesses' perspective. Where there were concerns more generally and where there was not a specific complaint, does GSOC envisage that as a matter for a particular station or area? What would those powers mean for GSOC?