British firm resolute over security sweep findings

The British company which carried out the security sweep at the offices of the Garda Ombudsman yesterday said it stood by its findings. Verrimus said it “welcomed the opportunity” to discuss its investigation with the High Court judge if it was so requested.

The statement followed comments by Minister Shatter in the Dáil on Tuesday night in which he said an Irish security company had reviewed the reports by Verrimus and disagreed with its findings.

Mr Shatter said that the Irish company — named in media reports as Rits Security Group — had concluded there was no evidence of surveillance.