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Chief Superintendent denies "humiliating" garda "whistleblower"
Summary
In December 2019, a Garda chief superintendent denied allegations that he targeted and humiliated a whistleblower, Garda Nicholas Keogh, after Keogh made a protected disclosure in May 2014. The disclosure alleged that a senior member of the Athlone drugs unit, identified as Garda A, was in an improper relationship with an alleged heroin dealer, Ms B. Keogh has complained of targeting and harassment by Chief Superintendent Patrick Murray, claiming his work was micro‑managed by three sergeants under Murray's direction. Murray denies these claims, stating he had no issue with Keogh and that any concerns about Keogh's alcohol problem were based on medical facts and welfare support. Murray also denies suggesting a transfer for Keogh and says any assignment of a sergeant to review Keogh's records was to ensure case integrity, not humiliation. The Disclosures Tribunal, chaired by Judge Sean Ryan, is investigating the matter.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Chief Superintendent denies "humiliating" garda "whistleblower". Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- May 8, 2014 Other
- March 2015 Other
- April 2015 Other
- 26 March Other
- 2019-12-04 Publication
Why: "No, it was because he was having difficulty with a case and I thought it was prudent to make sure that everything else was okay, so that there would be no further difficulties," said Chief Supt Murray. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Stage Hearing Or Decision
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