Emily Logan
IrelandpoliticianFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Emily Logan has been appointed as the first Police Ombudsman of Ireland, leading the new oversight agency, Fiosrú, which replaces the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (Gsoc) to handle public complaints against the police. With a background as the chief commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and former Ombudsman for Children, Logan is set to enhance public confidence in policing oversight and promote human rights within the framework of the new Policing Security and Community Safety Act, 2024.
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Police Ombudsman Emily Logan stated that gardaí acted appropriately during the incident.
Gardaí ‘acted appropriately’ before fatal M9 crash, Fiosrú says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-18
Emily Logan leads Fiosrú as the State’s Police Ombudsman.
Violence against women is increasing globally – and police forces are not immune – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-30
The police ombudsman, Emily Logan, said its annual report shows the body has been operating at 'considerable pace and scale' in its first year.
Authority abuse, rudeness, neglect of duty among complaints made about gardaí to watchdog – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-27Emily Logan was appointed the State’s first Police Ombudsman on Tuesday.
Fiosrú replaces Gsoc and takes over responsibility for public’s complaints against gardaí – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-03