Garda inquiry to include du Plantier investigation

An inquiry into phone recordings at garda stations was widened to include the entire investigation into the death of Sophie Toscan du Plantier following a written request from Ian Bailey to the Taoiseach.

He wrote to Enda Kenny on February 21 requesting an inquiry into how the case was handled, after the Taoiseach said anybody with knowledge of garda misconduct should come forward.

Mr Bailey’s letter, which was signed by him and his partner Jules Thomas, set out how they felt they’ve been the victims of Garda malpractice.