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Asst Garda Commissioner's action slated for next month

Summary

John Fintan Fanning, Assistant Garda Commissioner, has applied for a High Court injunction to lift his suspension pending the outcome of a Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission investigation. He argues the suspension is unfair and unlawful, seeks orders to restrain the Commissioner from communicating "false" information about him, and to compel cooperation with the GSOC investigation. Fanning also claims damages. The court has granted his lawyers permission to serve short notice of proceedings against the Commissioner. The matter was briefly mentioned before Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds, who agreed to fix the injunction for a hearing on February 13th. The hearing will involve sworn statements from both parties, with a timetable for exchange already agreed. Fanning, due to retire in August after nearly 39 years, maintains he had no role in the alleged wrongdoing and rejects all allegations. The case will be heard pending the final outcome of his challenge.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Asst Garda Commissioner's action slated for next month. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• January 3rd Hearing Or Sentence
• February 13th Hearing Or Sentence
• December 20th Other
• November 2017 Incident
• December 2017 Incident
• 2019-01-23 Publication

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