David Taylor called bitter over Garda press office move

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David Taylor was described as bitter over his transfer from the Garda press office in evidence to the Charleton Tribunal, reported on 2 May 2018. The evidence concerned allegations of a campaign against Sergeant Maurice McCabe.

Retired Superintendent Paul Moran said he formed that impression after meeting Taylor when he took over as Garda press officer. Taylor’s lawyer said he had not expressed any specific view about the move to Moran.

Superintendent John Ferris separately told the tribunal he had no knowledge of negative briefings to journalists about McCabe. The tribunal was examining whether senior gardaí had sought to discredit McCabe.