About Us
- What is the Policing Authority?
- When was it set up?
- Is the Policing Authority independent?
- Who are the members of the Authority?
- How are Authority members appointed and what are is the term of their appointment?
- Do any former or currently serving members of the Garda Síochána serve as Authority members or work at the Policing Authority?
- What is the difference between the Policing Authority, the Garda Inspectorate and GSOC?
- What is the difference between the Policing Authority and GSOC?
- What is the difference between the Policing Authority and the Garda Inspectorate?
Quality Customer Service
- When might a member of the public wish to contact the Policing Authority?
- How can members of the public bring issues to the attention of the Policing Authority?
- Can I make an appointment to discuss a matter with the Policing Authority?
- Can the Policing Authority investigate a complaint about a member of the Garda Síochána?
- I am dissatisfied with the outcome of a GSOC investigation. Can the Policing Authority reopen my case?
- When the Garda Ombudsman finds a member of the Garda Síochána has acted inappropriately, does the Policing Authority have a role in the disciplinary process?
- Can members and staff of the Garda Síochána make a protected disclosure to the Policing Authority?
Authority Meetings
- When are Authority meetings held?
- Are meetings open to the public?
- Are there other ways to find out what happens in a meeting held in public?
- Can members of the public ask questions at the meetings in public with the Garda Commissioner?
- Can members of the public submit questions prior to the meetings in public to be put to the Garda Commissioner?
Garda Appointments
- What role does the Policing Authority have in the appointment of the Garda Commissioner?
- What role does the Policing Authority have in the appointment of Assistant Commissioners, Chief Superintendents and Superintendents?
- What role does the Policing Authority have in the appointment of Sergeants and Inspectors?
- What role does the Policing Authority have in the appointments of Garda Staff?
- I have information on a candidate for promotion to a senior rank in the Garda Síochána. Can I share this information with the Policing Authority?
Contact Us
Freedom of Information
- Can I get help in making a request?
- Can I get access to any information I seek?
- Is there a charge for requesting information under the FOI Act 2014?
- How soon can a person making a request for records expect a reply?
- What's the next step if I am unhappy with a decision on my request?
- Contact Details when making a request
- Where can I get more information on FOI?