A Garda has told the Barr Tribunal that he did not intend to give the impression that John Carthy's GP had been unhelpful in any way.
Garda John Gibbons was referring to his inquiries at the start of the siege in Abbeylara.
Garda Gibbons said Dr Patrick Cullen had been very helpful and forthcoming when he spoke to him.
He said Dr Cullen told him John Carthy suffered from depression and might not like to see Gardaí arriving at the house.
John Gibbons said the doctor had later provided extensive information and documentation.
Meanwhile the Garda Superintendent, who acted as Commander at the scene in Abbeylara, has told the Barr Tribunal that when he heard of the shooting carried out by John Carthy, he formed an assessment that armed Gardaí would be required to attend at the scene.
Superintendent Joe Shelley of Mullingar said he took immediate steps to call in armed Gardaí from two other Garda stations in the region. He brought two armed Gardaí from his own station to the scene.
Superintendent Shelley said he was made aware of John Carthy's family circumstances and was concerned for the safety of his officers when he got to the scene.
He said he told Chief Superintendent Patrick Tansey that he believed it to be a very dangerous situation, which is why he was looking for armed backup.
When he arrived at the scene in Abbeylara, Superintendent Shelley said he was glad to hear John Carthy was still in the house on his own and that the Gardaí were not dealing with a hostage situation.
