Garda faces 212 deception, theft, corruption charges

A member of An Garda Síochána facing 212 charges related to alleged deception, theft and receiving corrupt payments appeared before Cork Circuit Criminal Court yesterday.

It was the first appearance by John O’Halloran, aged 46, from South Douglas Road, Cork, at the circuit court in relation to the matter.

Judge Seán Ó Donnabháin agreed to adjourn the case until the first day of the May sessions of Cork Circuit Criminal Court to allow time for full disclosure of prosecution documentation to the defence.