Texts Between Gardaí About GAA Player Shown in Trial

Trial of five gardaí hears evidence of text messages related to alleged speeding offence of Limerick hurler

Gardai have “Common Law powers” entitling them to use their own “discretion” when dealing with the public, a trial of four gardai and a retired superintendent accused of unlawfully interfering in pending or potential road traffic offences, heard, Friday.

Garda text messages over Limerick hurler Pat Ryan shown to jury in trial of gardaí and retired superintendent

The five on trial, following a probe conducted by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI), are accused of “engaging in conduct tending and that intended to pervert the course of justice”.

Text messages over speeding ticket given to Limerick hurler Pat Ryan shown in Garda trial

The five on trial are accused of “engaging in conduct tending and that intended to pervert the course of justice”.

Texts from Sgt to garda shown in Limerick trial of gardaí

Text messages sent between gardaí in relation to "squaring" pending road traffic prosecutions have been shown to a jury in the trial of a retired superintendent and four gardaí at Limerick Circuit Court.