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Fanning to continue with action against Garda Commissioner

Summary

Assistant Garda Commissioner John Fintan Fanning's application for an injunction to lift his suspension was struck out after the suspension was removed earlier in the week. The High Court heard that Fanning is continuing his main action against the Garda Commissioner, seeking declarations that the suspension was unlawful and damages. Paul McGarry SC told Justice Leonie Reynolds that the Garda Ombudsman had dropped its investigation, leading to the suspension's removal on Monday. The injunction application could be struck out, but the main action remains. A timetable for pleadings has been agreed, and the case may be adjourned to a mention in late May. Shane Murphy SC for the Commissioner rejected Fanning's claims, noting the suspension was lifted within an hour of notification that the GSOC investigation was not proceeding.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Fanning to continue with action against Garda Commissioner. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• January 3rd Adjournment
• 2019-02-27 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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