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Garda suspended from duty after indicating he wanted to make complaint about superiors, High Court hears
Summary
Garda Brian Canavan, stationed at Pearse Street Garda Station, was suspended from duty on 23 May 2014 after he had told a Garda Inspector he intended to file a grievance against two superior officers. The suspension followed allegations that he failed to prosecute cases in 2012 and 2013 and that he had not properly recorded items, illegal drugs or a drink‑driving matter. Canavan, represented by Mark Harty SC, has brought High Court proceedings to halt an internal investigation into alleged breaches of Garda discipline and to challenge the suspension. He claims he has not been given clear reasons for the suspension, which has been renewed every few months, and that the investigation was delayed and poorly managed. Canavan seeks orders preventing further disciplinary action, declarations that the investigation is inordinate and inexcusable, and that the allegations lack a proper basis. The case was granted ex‑parte permission and is set for a return date in January.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Garda suspended from duty after indicating he wanted to make complaint about superiors, High Court hears. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- May 23rd 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 2014 Other
- December 2013 Other
- May 2014 Other
- 2012 and 2013 Other
- 2015-11-09 Publication
Places mentioned
- High Court
- stationed at Pearse Street Garda Station
- Pearse Street
Topics
Drugs Stage Hearing Or Decision
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