Garda accused of false pay claims

A garda falsely claimed weekend and other allowances to which he was not entitled when he took over temporary responsibility for completing payslips at a district headquarters, it has been alleged.

Garda Ciaran Folan has gone on trial at Limerck Circuit Court charged with the theft of money from the justice minister when stationed in Clifden, Co Galway.

Garda Folan, aged 44, of Fethard-on-Sea, Co Wexford, has pleaded not guilty to five charge involving a total of €3,310.27.