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Garda alleges he printed Pulse documents to prevent State coverup in partner's High Court case
Summary
Detective Garda Joseph Kavanagh used the Pulse system to print documents he believed were being concealed from the High Court in a case involving his partner, Sinead Warren. The case revolves around a search of Warren's home in Dublin 8 in 2016, which she alleges was a ruse to interfere in her personal life and relationship with Kavanagh. Kavanagh told the court he accessed the Pulse system to print draft information sheets related to the search warrant, which he believed were being withheld. The defense argued that the documents were unlawfully acquired and breached data protection laws. The court allowed the documents to be included in the case on grounds of fairness. Warren is seeking damages for alleged breaches of her constitutional rights, negligence, and deceit. The trial continues with further evidence expected next week.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Garda alleges he printed Pulse documents to prevent State coverup in partner's High Court case. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 2016 Incident
- 2004 and 2012 Incident
- 2026-02-17 Publication
Case subjects
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Places mentioned
- High Court
- The High Court
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