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Taylor tells Tribunal he regrets press leaks
Summary
In a tribunal hearing, former Garda press officer Superintendent David Taylor expressed regret for leaking information to the media after leaving his post. He had completed his evidence to the Charleton tribunal, which is examining his claim that former commissioner Martin Callinan directed him to brief the press negatively on whistleblower Sergeant Maurice McCabe. Callinan denies this. Taylor also alleged that former commissioner Noirín O'Sullivan and civilian communications director Andrew McLindon were the only others aware of Callinan's direction, claims both deny. The tribunal, chaired by Justice Peter Charleton, reviewed newspaper coverage and found no evidence of McCabe being embittered. Taylor admitted he had broken Garda code for over a year, regretting his actions and stating he had not leaked information about Roma children but had shared other cases. He also discussed his removal from the press officer role, his financial difficulties, and his attempts to align with McCabe, which he denies.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Taylor tells Tribunal he regrets press leaks. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- August 2016 Other
- 2018-05-17 Publication
Why: " Asked if there were any phone text messages which would have been worth destroying because they implicated Mr Callinan and Ms O'Sullivan, Supt Taylor said no. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- Mr Twomey in Harcourt Garda station
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