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Internal phoneline launched for gardaí to report colleagues for corruption The confidential telephone line is being introduced by the new Garda Anti-Corruption Unit to tackle misconduct and criminality in the force

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Domestic violence victims urged to report any garda who attacked them “Gsoc provides an independent investigation service for members of the public who wish to complain about the behaviour of An Garda Síochána,” it said. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

Gsoc open call comes after ex-officer jailed for trying to choke former partner

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INTO wants pilot antigen testing scheme started in schools and review of face covering policy

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