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Taylor rejects claim he was part of 'political campaign' to undermine O'Sullivan
Summary
In the Charleton tribunal, former Garda press officer Superintendent David Taylor denied that he was part of a political campaign to undermine former Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan. Taylor said he was not fixated on O'Sullivan or her husband and that his 2016 protected disclosure was not intended to bring down the commissioner. He claimed he was suspended from duty and concerned for his family's income. Taylor also stated he had not told TDs Mick Wallace or Clare Daly that O'Sullivan was a liar, and that he had not compared his situation to that of whistleblower Sergeant Maurice McCabe. He said he could not confirm whether O'Sullivan's husband was appointed to an investigation team as a vendetta, but felt it was a probability. The tribunal heard further evidence from Ms. Michelle Taylor, who described a campaign against McCabe but did not accuse O'Sullivan of orchestrating it. The proceedings remain at the evidence stage.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Taylor rejects claim he was part of 'political campaign' to undermine O'Sullivan. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- September 2016 Other
- October 2016 Other
- 2018-05-16 Publication
Why: Credit: Collins) By Gerard Cunningham Former garda press officer Supt David Taylor has said he was not fixated on former garda commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan and her husband when he was investigated for media leaks, and did not make a protected disclosure in order to undermine her, the Charleton tribunal has been told. CNI source report
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