Elite armed Garda unit challenge withdrawn

Delays to the establishment of a much-publicised elite armed response unit for Dublin have been averted. A legal challenge has been withdrawn.

Elite armed Garda unit challenge withdrawn
Mon, 20 Jun, 2016 - 01:00
Cormac O’Keeffe and Joyce Fegan

Applications for a judicial review, regarding the Regional Support Unit, were being taken by 12 gardaí and supported by the Garda Representative Association.

The reasons behind the application could not be confirmed, but the process was due to begin in the High Court this morning.

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