A detective garda has been accused of facilitating a "serious offence" by an organised crime gang, as well as bribery and possessing over 100 rounds of ammunition.
Eoghan Clerkin, aged 51, was the fourth man to be charged following an investigation by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (NBCI) and appeared at Dublin District Court.
NBCI Detective Inspector Mark Watters told Judge Karen Dowling that the accused was arrested shortly before 9am and made no reply when charged with three offences.
On 19 February 2018, while serving as a member of An Garda Síochána, Mr Clerkin is alleged to have corruptly attempted to obtain a gift, consideration, or advantage from an individual identified only by initials as an inducement or reward for performing or omitting an act related to his position. It is an offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
According to another allegation, under section 27A(1) of the Firearms Act 1964, he unlawfully possessed 33 rifle rounds and 73 rounds of 9mm ammunition at an address in west Dublin.
From 12 January 2018, to 13 June 2019, he is accused of facilitating the commission of a serious offence by a criminal organisation. He could not apply for bail as this charge, under section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, requires a High Court decision.
Detective Inspector Watters applied for a remand in custody, which was granted.
The Director of Public Prosecutions' directions in Mr Clerkin's proceedings were not stated.
He will appear at Cloverhill District Court on Friday.
The officer who lives in Dublin has not yet entered a plea.
