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Whistleblower "jumping the gun" in criticism over welfare officer
Summary
In a hearing before the Disclosures Tribunal, Judge Sean Ryan examined whether Garda Nicholas Keogh was targeted after making a protected disclosure in 2014. Keogh alleged that a senior member of the Athlone drugs unit, identified as Garda A, had an improper relationship with an alleged heroin dealer, Ms B. In March 2015, Sergeant Yvonne Martin was appointed to a welfare support role for Keogh, but he never accepted the offer. Keogh claimed the appointment was a form of micro‑management aimed at undermining him because of his whistleblowing. Martin testified that she had not contacted Keogh and that the appointment was intended as extra support during a stressful period. The tribunal found no evidence that Keogh's criticism of Martin was linked to the Maurice McCabe tribunal, and no basis existed to hold that view. Keogh maintained that the appointment was part of a broader effort to undermine him as a whistleblower.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Whistleblower "jumping the gun" in criticism over welfare officer. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- May 8, 2014 Other
- March 2015 Other
- 2020-01-22 Publication
Why: Credit: Collins) By Paul Neilan A Garda whistleblower was "jumping the gun" when criticising the appointment of a superior officer to help him with work and welfare matters because of her "involvement" in the Maurice McCabe tribunal, a judge has heard. CNI source report
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Drugs Stage Hearing Or Decision
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