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Tribunal finds senior gardaí did not target sergeant

The Disclosures Tribunal has found that senior garda officers did not target or discredit a garda sergeant after he alleged there had been a systems failure in the organisation leading to the murder of a young woman in 2006.

Disclosures Tribunal • 20 Apr 23

Paul Barry outlined a series of events that he alleged represented his being targeted (file image)

Retired Garda's allegations not upheld by tribunal

The Disclosures Tribunal has not upheld allegations made by retired Garda sergeant Paul Barry, that he was targeted or discredited by senior members of An Garda Síochána following the making of a protected disclosure.

Ireland • 25 Mar 23

The tribunal is examining a protected disclosure made by Sgt William Hughes into what he asserts was a 'systems failure' by the gardaí in relation to the murder of Baiba Saulite

Tribunal: Chief Supt denies targeting former sergeant

A garda Chief Superintendent has denied deliberately targeting or setting out to discredit, a former sergeant whose allegations are being examined by a tribunal.

Ireland • 21 Feb 22

Baiba Saulite was shot dead at her home in Swords, Co Dublin in November 2006

'Gangland Ireland' killed Baiba Saulite, tribunal told

A solicitor who represented murder victim Baiba Saulite has condemned a disciplinary inquiry taken against a garda whistleblower as "ridiculous" and "grossly unfair".

Ireland • 15 Feb 22

Retired Sergeant William Hughes alleged there was a systems failure in relation to the investigations surrounding Baiba Saulite's murder

Garda claimed systems failure led to woman's murder

The Disclosures Tribunal has begun public hearings into allegations that a garda sergeant was targeted and discredited by senior management because he claimed a systems failure within the organisation led to the murder of a young woman in 2006.

Ireland • 01 Feb 22

Garda Nicholas Keogh made a protected disclosure on 8 May 2014

Tribunal finds Garda Keogh complaints 'not justified'

The Disclosures Tribunal has found that complaints made by Garda Nicholas Keogh to the tribunal are not justified and it has found that charges made by him to the tribunal are not substantiated.

Ireland • 08 Jul 21

Keith Harrison was suspended by the Garda Commissioner last week (File pic: RollingNews.ie)

Garda involved in tribunal allegations is suspended

A Donegal-based garda whose allegations against gardaí and the child and family agency Tusla were dismissed by a tribunal of inquiry as "false", "ridiculous" and "nonsense" has been suspended from duty.

Ireland • 09 Mar 21

Policing Authority denied any suggestion that gifts were made to any nominees on the selection board

Tribunal hears no gift made over garda selection board

The Policing Authority has addressed the Disclosures Tribunal to clarify some ''inaccuracies'' regarding the alleged exchange of gifts between members of An Garda Síochána.

Ireland • 01 Jul 20

Garda Keith Harrison and his partner Marisa Simms now face substantial legal costs

Harrison and partner refused most of tribunal costs

Garda Keith Harrison and his partner Marisa Simms have been refused most of their costs for their appearances at the Disclosures Tribunal.

Ireland • 06 Dec 19

The tribunal is in its second week hearing from Garda Nicholas Keogh

Garda was going to 'take down' commissioner - tribunal

A Garda whistleblower told a detective superintendent he was going to "take down" former garda commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan and wage "all out attack" on management, a tribunal has heard.

Ireland • 22 Oct 19

Allegation against O'Sullivan withdrawn from tribunal

An allegation from a garda whistleblower against the former garda commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan has been withdrawn from the Disclosures Tribunal.

Ireland • 17 Oct 19

Nicholas Keogh gave evidence for a third day at the Disclosures Tribunal

Whistleblower claims Supt 'fiddled' with crime figures

A garda whistleblower has claimed a Garda Superintendent was "fiddling with crime figures" in Athlone Garda Station in Co Westmeath in 2015.

Disclosures Tribunal • 16 Oct 19

The tribunal is investigating 21 issues raised in Garda Nicholas Keogh's protected disclosure made in May 2014

Garda says he was not 'rounding up' people's complaints

Garda whistleblower Nicholas Keogh has told the Disclosures Tribunal he was not "rounding up people" to make complaints that Garda A was colluding with a drug dealer.

Courts • 15 Oct 19

Garda Nicholas Keogh gave evidence this afternoon

Whistleblower felt like 'sitting duck' after disclosure

A garda whistleblower has told the Disclosures Tribunal that he was like a "sitting duck" after making a protected disclosure about alleged wrongdoing in the force.

Ireland • 14 Oct 19

David Taylor was heavily criticised in the Disclosures Tribunal report

Charleton considers submissions for tribunal costs

Counsel for former Garda Press Officer David Taylor has told the Disclosures Tribunal that adverse findings can't be a factor for not allowing costs.

Courts • 16 May 19

Maurice McCabe retired from An Garda Síochána last October

McCabe reaches settlement with State and Tusla

The garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe has settled High Court proceedings the family took against the State.

Ireland • 01 May 19

Garda Keith Harrison gave evidence before the Disclosures Tribunal

High Court halts inquiry into Garda Keith Harrison

Garda Keith Harrison, who gave evidence before the Disclosures Tribunal, has secured a High Court order halting an internal Garda investigation into alleged breaches of discipline by him.

News • 05 Feb 19

Following the Disclosures Tribunal Mr McCabe retired from An Garda Síochána after 30 years of service

Maurice McCabe receives special award from the RSA

The former garda sergeant Maurice McCabe has received a special recognition award by the Road Safety Authority for his work highlighting the cancellation of penalty points.

News • 12 Dec 18

Garda Keith Harrison was strongly criticised in the tribunal's interim reports

Harrison challenges findings of Disclosures Tribunal

Garda Keith Harrison has begun a High Court challenge seeking to quash findings made against him in reports from the Disclosures Tribunal.

Courts • 12 Nov 18

One day after Supt David Taylor was suspended, he applied to retire from the force

Few consequences for Taylor in post-Tribunal retirement

Monday morning, 14 May 2018, at Dublin Castle. It was just ten minutes before the key witness, the primary accuser at the Disclosures Tribunal was due to give evidence, and Superintendent David Taylor wasn't there.

Analysis and Comment • 05 Nov 18

David Taylor retires from An Garda Síochána

Former Garda Press Officer Supt David Taylor has retired from An Garda Síochána as of midnight last night - he will receive his garda pension as he had accumulated the required 30 years of service.

An Garda Síochána • 05 Nov 18

The Disclosures Tribunal report concluded that Maurice McCabe had done the State a 'considerable service'

Harris says retiring McCabe has done 'great service'

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has paid tribute to whistleblower Sergeant Maurice McCabe as he prepares to retire, saying he has done a great service to the force and policing in Ireland.

Ireland • 01 Nov 18

Charlie Flanagan said Sgt McCabe deserved the gratitude of everyone

Minister apologises to whistleblower Maurice McCabe

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has apologised to garda whistleblower Sergeant Maurice McCabe in the Dáil saying he deserved the gratitude of everyone.

Politics • 17 Oct 18

Garda Supt David Taylor was suspended yesterday

Supt David Taylor applies to retire after suspension

It is understood that Supt David Taylor applied today to retire from An Garda Síochána, following his suspension from the force yesterday.

Ireland • 14 Oct 18

Simon Harris (R) seated next to then Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald in the Dáil in 2017

Harris calls for apologies to Fitzgerald over exit

Minister Simon Harris has called on Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald to apologise to former tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald.

Politics • 12 Oct 18