Garda applies to be restored to post

A ministerial Garda driver who has brought a High Court case over his removal from that duty has denied his wife’s claim that he put his official revolver to his mouth during a matrimonial dispute.

Liam Farrell, aged 51, who had been driver for the late Seamus Brennan while he was Fianna Fáil chief whip, claims he was effectively demoted arising out of his wife’s disputed claim, the court heard.

He wants the court to restore him to his position, or an alternative similar position, along with payments and pension entitlements he enjoyed as a ministerial driver.