Gsoc chief casts doubt over need for commission

Justice Mary Ellen Ring said experience has shown reports in relation to the management of An Garda Síochána have not been acted upon

Judge Mary Ellen Ring, chairperson of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman CommissionFergal Phillips

The head of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (Gsoc) has queried the need for a commission to examine the future of policing.

The chair of the complaints body, Justice Mary Ellen Ring, said experience has shown reports in relation to the management of An Garda Síochána have not been acted upon.

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