Fiosrú statement following receipt of S.203 referral 2 June 2025

Fiosrú, the Office of the Police Ombudsman received a referral from An Garda Síochána on Monday, the 02 June 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 the death of a man in Carlow. 

One of Fiosrú’s on call team of investigators attended the scene.

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.