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Garda Sergeant settles action against Commissioner

Summary

In March 2014, Garda Sergeant Hazel Delahunt, based at Roscrea Garda Barracks, had initiated a High Court action to obtain details of allegations that had led to an internal investigation against her. She sought an injunction compelling the Garda Commissioner to disclose the complaints that prompted the inquiry. The court had granted her permission to serve short notice of proceedings, and the case was scheduled for hearing before Mr Justice Michael Peart. However, Sergeant Delahunt's counsel, Jim O'Callaghan SC, informed the court that the matter had been settled and could now be struck out. No particulars of the settlement were disclosed. The action had arisen after Sergeant Delahunt was contacted in January by a Garda Inspector regarding a complaint she had made about a stolen USB clip, after which she was informed she was under investigation.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Garda Sergeant settles action against Commissioner. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2014-03-13 Publication

Why: The action was being brought because after making several requests Sgt Delahunt was not provided with details of any alleged wrong doing on her part. CNI source report

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Stage Hearing Or Decision Theft

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