Audit and Risk Committee

Fiosrú Audit and Risk Committee

The Audit and Risk Committee is part of Fiosrú’s control environment.

It provides independent advice and guidance to the Accounting Officer and Police Ombudsman regarding the suitability and robustness of Fiosrú’s internal controls, internal audits, risk management and governance systems and procedures.

The Audit and Risk Committee operates under a written charter, agreed with the Accounting Officer.

The Committee’s roles and responsibilities are set out in the Audit and Risk Committee Charter.

To read and download a copy of Fiosrú's Audit and Risk Committee Annual Report 2025, please see click here.

Audit and Risk Committee Members

Audit and Risk Committee members are appointed by Fiosrú’s Chief Executive Officer.

The Committee comprises an independent Chair, the Deputy Police Ombudsman, and three external members.

The members are:

Paul Dempsey, Chair (external member);
Fiosrú Deputy Ombudsman, Brian Doherty (internal member);
Ray Dolan (external member);
Michele Larmour (external member);
Tom O’Regan (external member).

Audit and Risk Committee Minutes

To read the Audit and Risk Committee Meeting Minutes, please see below.