Keith Blythe’s High Court promotion challenge resolved

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Keith Blythe’s High Court challenge to the Garda sergeant promotion process was resolved on 18 October 2018, with the proceedings set to be struck out. He had sought an injunction and other relief over a question about whistleblowers that he said arose during his interview for the competition.

The Minister for Justice and Garda Commissioner opposed his claims about the promotion process. No details of any settlement agreement were given in open court.