DPP decision due on review of inspector’s contempt order

A DECISION is expected shortly from the DPP on a request by gardaí for a judicial review of a judge’s decision to hold a garda inspector in contempt.

Since mid-September, Inspector Brian Goulding has been prevented from prosecuting at court sittings in Co Cork presided over Judge Michael Pattwell.

The judge held the inspector in contempt during a sitting of Midleton District Court.