Drew Harris ‘Deeply Concerned’ over ‘Erroneous’ Garda Strip-Search Claims Made in Dáil

Drew Harris ‘deeply concerned’ over ‘erroneous’ Garda strip-search claims made in Dáil

Garda chief says women protesters arrested were treated ‘with respect at all times’ in letter to Ceann Comhairle

Drew Harris: TDs made 'unfounded' claims in the Dáil about garda conduct after arresting protesters

The Dáil last month heard allegations that protesters were strip-searched following a Mothers Against Genocide demonstration.

The Garda Commissioner writes to Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, around what's described as inaccurate accusations about officers in the house

The Garda Commissioner has written to the Ceann Comhairle and Wexford TD Verona Murphy, around what’s described as inaccurate accusations about officers in the house. It surrounded claims of police brutality around the policing of a pro-Palestine protest in which 11 people were taken into custody. No complaint has been made to GSOC about the […] The post The Garda Commissioner writes to Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, around what’s described as i…

No video footage to show if gardaí strip-searched pro-Palestinian Dáil protesters

Gardaí have refused to clarify the extent of searches carried out at pro-Palestinian protests as the Garda Commissioner confirmed that there is no video footage to disprove allegations of strip and cavity searches taking place. It comes as Commissioner Drew Harris condemned the use of Dáil privilege to repeat the claims, which he insists are ‘unfounded’. An Garda Síochána found itself at the centre of a media storm when members of activist group…