Organisation: Garda O’Dowd

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Informer 'outwitted' shamed garda, tribunal told

A sacked superintendent tried to plant explosives on a Co Donegal farm in 1997 but was “outwitted” by his garda informer, the Morris Tribunal heard today.

Wed, 12 Jan, 2005

Informant's arrest a charade, tribunal told

The arrest of a key informant during the investigation into the death of cattle dealer Richie Barron was a “charade”, the Morris Tribunal heard today.

Tue, 16 Nov, 2004

Garda considered arresting colleague, tribunal told

A senior Garda officer in Donegal admitted he had considered arresting another member of the force who was under an “aura of suspicion”.

Mon, 15 Nov, 2004

Garda 'facilitated extortion call'

A garda “facilitated” an extortion phone-call which was later used as the basis to arrest a Co Donegal murder suspect, the Morris Tribunal heard today.

Fri, 12 Nov, 2004