Gardaí in alleged assaults on sisters not to be punished

TWO gardaí who allegedly assaulted two young women in Grafton Street, Dublin, five years ago, will not face disciplinary action.

Gráinne and Ciara Walsh received an apology and damages after claiming they were subjected to a vicious and unprovoked attack by the gardaí in April 1998.

Garda Commissioner Pat Byrne conducted an inquiry into the incident and the handling of the case and decided against disciplining the members of the force involved, Justice Minister of State Brian Lenihan said yesterday.