US police witness ‘not crucial’ to Curtin inquiry

THE non-availability of an American police witness to the parliamentary inquiry into Judge Brian Curtin’s behaviour will not have a significant bearing on its work, the Irish Examiner understands.

The police officer was part of the investigation team that uncovered the existence of the Texas service provider that directed customers to child pornography websites.

However, the officer is said to be no longer willing to travel to Ireland to give evidence. It is believed that he has retired.