Woman ‘sought advice of garda who raped her’

A woman who claims she was raped by a garda while he was investigating allegations she made against another man said she relied upon the accused for his support and advice.

Mayo woman Joanne Quinn, 41, who was under cross-examination throughout yesterday’s proceedings, has brought a civil claim for damages against retired detective garda sergeant Edward Justin Clarke.

Mr Clarke accepts the pair had sexual intercourse while he was investigating Ms Quinn’s earlier allegations against another man but does not accept he raped or sexually assaulted her.