High Court reserves judgment in Brian O’Reilly’s appeal over protected disclosures

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The High Court has reserved judgment in Detective Chief Superintendent Brian O’Reilly’s appeal after he lost his claim at Dublin Circuit Civil Court. The appeal concerns his claim that he was penalised after making protected disclosures about gun holsters used by gardaí.

O’Reilly’s legal team also alleged that a photograph of people accompanying him in court was circulated in a WhatsApp group. The judge warned litigants that recording court proceedings is prohibited without permission and said he would reserve judgment in the substantive appeal.