Fiosrú statement following receipt of S.203 referral 30 September 2025

Fiosrú, Office of the Police Ombudsman received a referral from An Garda Síochána on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.

The referral was made by a Garda Superintendent under section 203(1) of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act, 2024.

The referral was made following an incident in the Donegal Division.

Following the referral one of Fiosrú’s on call team of investigators attended the scene and commenced an investigation.

As the matter is now under investigation, pursuant to section 208(1)(b) of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act, 2024, Fiosrú cannot make any further comment.

Editor’s Note:

Section 203(1) of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act, 2024 provides for the referral to Fiosrú any matter concerning death of, or serious harm to, a person.