Two members of An Garda Síochána have appeared in court and will be sent forward for trial on a number of corruption linked charges in the midlands.
Serving members, 42-year-old Garda Brian Carroll with an address at Ballinaboy, Kilteevan, Co Roscommon and 47-year-old Sergeant James Muldowney, with an address at Greenville, Caltra, Ballinasloe, Co Galway appeared before Judge Michael Connellan at Longford District Court today.
Garda Brian Carroll faces a charge of disclosing confidential information in September 2021, which was obtained in the course of his duties.
He is also charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice where it is alleged he damaged his mobile phone prior to the lawful search of his home in March 2022.
Sergeant James Muldowney faces a charge of stealing cash at a property in Longford in September 2021 and also faces a charge of attempting to obstruct the course of justice during an incident in Rosommon Town in January 2024.
Both members are attached to the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Garda Division.
Detective Sergeant Paul Dowling from the Garda Anti-Corruption Unit gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution.
He told the court that he arrested Mr Carroll by appointment at Granard Garda Station on 28 July.
He also outlined to the court that Mr Muldowney was arrested on the same date by appointment at Granard Garda Station.
The court heard that when the charges were put to the men, they made no reply.
He said directions had been received from the Director of Public Prosecutions which had paved the way for the men to be sent forward for trial in the Circuit Criminal Court.
Judge Michael Connellan remanded the men on continuing bail and they will appear back before Longford District Court in October.
