Woman sues over alleged sex attack

A retired garda denies sexually assaulting a hairdresser after giving her a lift in a patrol car 13 years ago, the High Court heard.

Antoinette Canty, 33, of the Causeway, Tralee, Co Kerry, is suing former Garda Thomas Noonan, 60, the Justice Minister, and the State, for alleged assault and false imprisonment in Listowel, Co Kerry, on March 16, 2001.

The defendants deny the claims. Mr Noonan, who was based in Listowel for 21 years, is representing himself.