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No commendation for helping save drowning woman "sinister", "Whistleblower" says

Date
2019-10-18
Stage
Hearing Or Decision
Primary locality
Athlone
County
Westmeath

Summary

A Garda has told the Disclosures Tribunal that he was denied a commendation for helping rescue a drowning woman because of his status as a whistleblower. Garda Nicholas Keogh, based in Athlone, alleges that management withheld recognition for his role in pulling a woman from the River Shannon in September 2019, despite receiving an award from Irish Water Safety. The tribunal, chaired by Judge Sean Ryan, is investigating treatment of Gda Keogh following a protected disclosure he made in 2014 concerning an alleged improper relationship between a senior member of the drugs unit and a heroin dealer. Gda Keogh told the tribunal he had previously received commendations for lesser actions and found the omission "sinister". He cited two further incidents where he claimed recognition was withheld. Sergeant Monaghan and Superintendent Patrick Murray disputed aspects of Gda Keogh's account, with Sgt Monaghan characterising the river rescue as a group effort and stating he was unaware of Gda Keogh's involvement in the other incidents. The hearing continues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: No commendation for helping save drowning woman "sinister", "Whistleblower" says. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

Why: Credit: Collins) By Paul Neilan A Garda who helped save a drowning woman believes a commendation from management was withheld from him because he was a whistleblower, a tribunal has heard. CNI source report

Case subjects

Ms B

Defendant

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Residence

Topics

Drugs Stage Hearing Or Decision

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