Shortt case gardaí face prosecution and dismissal

GARDAÍ at the centre of the miscarriage of justice involving Donegal nightclub owner Frank Shortt now face dismissal from the force and criminal investigation, it emerged last night.

The news came as Garda Commissioner Pat Byrne moved to suspend a garda and a garda superintendent implicated by Wednesday’s dramatic ruling by the Court of Criminal Appeal. A third member of the force, a detective garda, is already under suspension.

Justice Minister Michael McDowell last night confirmed the action taken by Commissioner Bryne and indicated that he is considering what action will follow.