Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 28 April 2022

Committee on Public Petitions

Engagement with the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission

Mr. Hugh Hume:

I believe the Inspector of Prisons deals with complaints from prisoners. Our remit is limited to behaviour of members of An Garda Síochána. If prior to going to that court or prison, there were inappropriate behaviours while in Garda custody, we would certainly examine those issues. However, once a person passes to the custody of the Prison Service, that is primarily the Inspector of Prisons' remit.