Committee of Public Accounts to examine 2022 Financial Statements of Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission

The meeting at 9.30am in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House will be joined by the Comptroller and Auditor General, Mr Seamus McCarthy, representatives of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission led by the Chairperson of GSOC, Judge Rory MacCabe, and officials from the Department of Justice.

During the afternoon session, beginning at 1.30pm, the Committee will consider correspondence and other business of the Committee.

Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Brian Stanley said: “The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is the independent, three-member statutory body responsible for overseeing An Garda Síochána. GSOC is mandated to directly and independently investigate complaints against gardaí, including any matter where it appears that a garda may have committed an offence or behaved in a way that would justify disciplinary proceedings.

“Areas of interest to the Committee include the resourcing of GSOC and the timelines for the processing and completion of complaints by GSOC. Members look forward to discussing these and related matters with Judge MacCabe and his fellow commissioners, Ms Emily Logan and Mr Hugh Hume.”

The meeting in Committee Room 3 can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

PAC is a standing committee of Dáil Éireann which focuses on ensuring public services are run efficiently and achieve value for money. Further information on the role and remit of the Committee can be found here.

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