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Former garda sacked in 1982 for being gay; Garda Commissioner confirms

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Former garda sacked in 1982 for being gay; Garda Commissioner confirms

The Garda Commissioner has written to a former garda confirming that he was kicked out of the force in the 1980s because he was suspected of being gay.

Gay garda sacked in 1982 seeks apology and meeting with Garda Commissioner

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Pride of place: At home with David Norris
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MALCOLM Macarthur is back in the news with the report that the Parole Board has recommended that he be moved to an open prison pending his release, as the board feels that he is no danger to society.

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