Fiosrú (Office of the Police Ombudsman)
Organisation name in original language
Fiosrú (Oifig an Ombudsman Póilíneachta)
Category of human rights structure
Statutory human rights body
Country
Ireland
Type(s) of body
Other
Legal source(s)
From2 April 2025, Fiosrú has taken on the role of dealing with complaints from the public about members of the Gardaí, a role that was previously carried out by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. The government appointed Ms Emily Logan to be Ireland’s first Police Ombudsman, and she is supported by the Chief Executive Officer of Fiosrú, Ms Sheila McClelland.
- Established and governed by theGarda Síochána Act 2005, as amended by theGarda Síochána (Amendment) Act 2015and theGarda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015.
Human rights capacity support
Not applicableFunctions
- Oversight
Specific mandates
- Any other function under international human rights conventions, under EU legislation or under the national legal system
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Structured cooperation with partners at national level
- Oversees the Garda Síochána’s performance of its police service activities through public and private monthly meetings with the Commission of the Garda Síochána and through a programme of fieldwork and stakeholder engagement.
Structured cooperation with partners at international and EU level
- None
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