Garda fights dismissal for breaking rules on handling informants

A garda who admitted breaching rules on handling informants has brought a High Court action aimed at preventing his possible dismissal from the force.

The action has been brought by Limerick-based detective Brian Culbert, who claims the internal disciplinary process he was subjected to is flawed and should be discontinued.

In proceedings against the Garda Commissioner, Det Garda Culbert is seeking orders including one preventing the disciplinary process from proceeding.