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Senior garda subjected to false accusations over dog shooting challenges promotion issue
Summary
A senior garda has brought judicial review proceedings in the High Court challenging a decision not to backdate his promotion to inspector. Inspector Tom Quinn, stationed in Mullingar, County Westmeath, was scheduled for promotion in January 2019 but the advancement was delayed following allegations made against him in connection with a firearms incident near Granard, County Longford, in December 2018. Following investigation by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, Inspector Quinn was fully exonerated. His promotion ultimately proceeded in August 2019. The inspector seeks to have his promotion backdated to January, arguing the seven-month delay caused financial and reputational harm. The Garda Commissioner opposes the application, maintaining he exercised proper discretion by awaiting the investigation outcome before recommending promotion. Mr Justice Charles Meenan reserved judgment following the High Court hearing, with a decision expected in the new year.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Senior garda subjected to false accusations over dog shooting challenges promotion issue. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 2018 Incident
- January 2019 Incident
- August 2019 Incident
- New Year Other
- 2021-12-09 Publication
Why: Counsel said that because of the refusal, his client had been "left in a worse position" compared to if no accusation had been made against him at all. CNI source report
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