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Tusla manager says McCabe errors were "absolutely coincidences"
Summary
During the Charleton tribunal, Gerard Lowry, Tusla's area manager for Cavan‑Monaghan, testified that the series of errors leading to false child‑abuse allegations against Garda whistle‑blower Maurice McCabe were "absolutely coincidences." Lowry admitted he did not remember McCabe attending child‑protection meetings, but tribunal barrister Pat Marrinan cited evidence that McCabe had been present at meetings in 2004 and on core teams. Lowry explained that an email in 2014 identified McCabe as "MMcC" and referred to allegations made to RIAN by Ms D in 2006; unrelated allegations from Ms Y were mistakenly added to McCabe's file. He acknowledged failing to correct records once the errors were discovered and not checking RIAN's false information about a rape offence. Marrinan highlighted that Tusla was aware of the errors yet did not resolve them promptly, and that a draft letter with false allegations was circulated in late 2015. The tribunal continued the next day.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Tusla manager says McCabe errors were "absolutely coincidences". Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- May 2014 Incident
- 2017-07-10 Publication
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