A Garda officer suspended this week as an investigation into allegations against him continues is due to retire in coming months. Only in cases where a criminal charge was being pursued would the process continue after a Garda member had retired. But if a Garda member under investigation reaches the maximum retirement age, there is no scope to refuse the retirement. Legal actionsA number of Garda members who know the officer believe he will not retire early. The investigation into the officer began late last year after a rank and file Garda member made a protected disclosure to Gsoc.

Source: The Irish Times January 05, 2019 00:22 UTC