‘Significant deficiencies’ in Garda inquiries

The report by Seán Guerin report documents information which "supports" allegations by whistleblower Sergeant Maurice McCabe of "significant deficiencies" in Garda investigations in Bailieborough.

The senior counsel said that, if the “deficiencies” he identified in his investigation were widely replicated elsewhere, it would challenge “public confidence in the criminal justice system.”

Mr Guerin said the investigations in question were conducted by “inexperienced, probationary gardaí”, operating with little or no supervision and said this was a “significant issue”.