Many gardaí investigating serious crime lack training in ‘core investigative skills’

Many gardaí investigating serious crime lack training in “core investigative skills”, according to a review by a statutory watchdog.

The Garda Síochána Inspectorate has made 68 recommendations relating to garda structures and processes in tackling transnational organised crime.

Among its findings published on Tuesday, the watchdog said An Garda Síochána does not have either an organised crime nor a transnational organised crime strategy.

In addition, there is no Joint Agency Task Force strategic threat and risk assessment or strategy to tackle transnational organised crime on the island of Ireland.

The inspectorate found the process for accessing critical evidence from other jurisdictions is slow and bureaucratic, while the number of requests has increased significantly.

Domestically, the absence of an established forum for agencies to meet and share information on organised crime is considered a weakness.

It further said that many members of organised crime groups…

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