‘Human error’ the root cause of garda blunder

PROSECUTIONS against two suspects in a global child pornography sting were in doubt last night as gardaí admitted “human error” saw detectives neglect a tip-off passed to them six months ago.

An internal garda inquiry into the error was launched. It will be headed by Chief Superintendent Derek Byrne from Pearse Street, Garda Station, Dublin.

But Justice Minster Michael McDowell admitted catching the Irish users who downloaded depraved videos and pictures of child abuse looked unlikely.