Garda Síochána Act 2005
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Investigation of complaints concerning death of, or serious harm to, a person. |
91.— (1) If a complaint concerns the death of, or serious harm to, a person as a result of Garda operations or while in the custody or care of the Garda Síochána, the Ombudsman Commission shall immediately direct a designated officer to— | |
(a) examine the complaint for the purpose of recommending whether the complaint should be investigated under section 95 or 98 , and | ||
(b) report his or her recommendation to the Commission as soon as practicable. | ||
(2) On receiving the designated officer’s recommendation, the Ombudsman Commission shall either— | ||
(a) conduct an investigation under section 95 , or | ||
(b) direct a designated officer of the Commission to investigate the complaint under section 98 . |