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. His lawyers argued the tribunal’s comments cannot have any legal implications, cannot be relied upon by the Garda Commissioner to discipline Garda Harrison and the investigation should be prohibited. Last October, Garda Harrison secured permission from the High Court to bring judicial review proceedings aimed at halting the investigation. Garda Harrison also alleged he was a victim of a five-year intimidation campaign after arresting a fellow officer for drink-driving in Athlone in 2009. Last July, Garda Harrison was informed a Garda superintendent had been appointed to conduct an internal investigation into alleged breaches of discipline by him.

Source: The Irish Times February 05, 2019 18:52 UTC