Top officer quits over submission on GSOC

The Garda Ombudsman was under the spotlight again yesterday after its second most senior investigator suddenly resigned.

No explanation was given for the resignation of Ray Leonard, fuelling speculation it may have been linked to controversies surrounding GSOC, including its bugging investigation.

However, the Irish Examiner understands the resignation could be linked to a strongly-worded personal submission he sent to the Oireachtas justice committee last May.