Simon O Brien

Leaked security sweep findings caused major policing crisis

A Garda Ombudsman security sweep turned into a national security crisis when details were leaked

Gardaí far less likely to be convicted in court than the general public

Just 22 of the 46 people prosecuted after investigation by Ombudsman convicted

Garda watchdog is seeking a radical new system

GSOC wants extra powers to investigate complaints against members of the force

Garda watchdog seeks extra powers of inquiry

New measures would make ombudsman commission more independent

GSOC criticised over level of co-operation with Guerin

Failure of commission to provide documentation hindered investigation, report says

Timeline – how events unfolded

Retired High Court judge appointed to GSOC inquiry

Judge John Cooke to conduct inquiry into reports of surveillance of the Garda Ombudsman Commission

Government parties complicit in undermining Ombudsman

Opinion: Commission would benefit from being chaired by a sturdy High Court judge

Peer review finds ‘no evidence’ of bugging at GSOC

Minister for Justice says report from IT security firm disputes Verrimus claims

State lost control to private company in GSOC affair

Analysis: Inquiry welcomed as first step in restoring public confidence in police accountability

As many questions as answers remain in GSOC controversy

Analysis: When you remove all the noise that four questions have not been addressed, writes Harry McGee, Political Correspondent

Committee chairman criticised for ‘bugging’ row comments

Flanagan says Mac Lochlainn ‘should not’ seek independent inquiry while chairing committee’s work on issue

Hogan says Shatter ‘doing his best’ over GSOC controversy

Minister declines to comment on whether issue has been handled well by Cabinet colleague

Government to review GSOC fallout

Kenny wants to see conclusion to the controversy

Garda Ombudsman powers should be strengthened urgently, says O’Loan

Office should be able to investigate force’s most senior officers

Garda Commissioner says he has full confidence in GSOC

Callinan’s comments ‘prompted security sweep’

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