Nicholas Keogh gives evidence at Garda whistleblower tribunal

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Garda Nicholas Keogh was giving evidence at the Disclosures Tribunal, reported on 23 October 2019, while An Garda Síochána counsel cross-examined him. The tribunal was investigating whether Garda management targeted, harassed or bullied him after his protected disclosure in 2014.

The tribunal heard that Keogh had periods absent without leave in 2015 linked to drinking and stress. Counsel said Superintendent Patrick Murray had tried to address Keogh’s absences and alcohol problems, while Keogh said work-related stress information had not been passed to the Chief Medical Officer.