Retired gardaí sought in Bailey inquiry

The Garda ombudsman is trying to track down retired gardaí as part of its Ian Bailey investigation — which has been continuing for more than two years.

The police watchdog is also in the process of requesting from the Garda commissioner copies of tapes being supplied by the State as part of Mr Bailey’s civil case.

It comes as the Cabinet is set to approve terms for the Garda phone taping inquiry today. It is expected to probe how the Department of Justice managed its affairs, the history of who recorded what, and the resignation of the Garda commissioner.