“It is a serious, serious problem,” Mr Clogher said, speaking at AGSI’s 48th Annual Delegate Conference in Westport, Co. Mayo. It is expected that he will be asked about improving social media protections for gardaí. Giving a recent anonymous example of online abuse, Mr Clogher said: “Different rumours were put up about the person. “And these are members [gardaí] just carrying out their duty. Social media companies “have a very significant responsibility” in this sphere, he said.

Source: Irish Examiner March 31, 2026 10:04 UTC