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"Whistleblower" tells Tribunal that garda management "wanted him out"
Summary
The Disclosures Tribunal heard that Garda Nicholas Keogh, the first whistleblower under Commissioner Noirín O'Sullivan, claims Garda management sought to remove him from the force. Keogh made a protected disclosure in May 2014 alleging collusion between Garda Aidan Lyons and a drug dealer, Miss B. In June 2014, Lyons reported that a man had approached him about Keogh, claiming Keogh had been involved in a theft and would support a complaint. Keogh was later called to Superintendent Noreen McBrien's office, where he was told an investigation was underway but no details were given. Keogh said the report was authored by Lyons, who was his partner, and that the allegation was never rigorously followed up. He described the process as vindictive and believed management, including Superintendent Patrick Murray, imposed excessive supervision and targeted him. The tribunal heard Keogh's evidence and the case remains under investigation.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "Whistleblower" tells Tribunal that garda management "wanted him out". Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- June 2014 Other
- August 5, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 8 May Other
- 2019-10-15 Publication
Why: Miss O'Neill is a woman who allegedly had commented to Gda Keogh about Athlone gardaí colluding with an alleged drug-dealer – Ms B – because "she did favours for the guards". CNI source report
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Stage Hearing Or Decision Theft
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