Brian Canavan loses challenge over Garda disciplinary breaches

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Brian Canavan lost his High Court challenge over alleged Garda disciplinary breaches on 3 May 2016.

Ms Justice Baker refused orders seeking to stop his suspension and the internal disciplinary investigation.

In the related criminal investigation, the DPP directed on 7 January 2016 that prosecution of Brian Canavan was not warranted in respect of those allegations.

The judgment said there had been unnecessary delay and no explanation for the continued suspension, but held that the balance of justice did not favour intervention before the inquiry concluded.

The court also held that reasons were not required for the suspension because it was not a final finding on conduct or guilt.