Former press officer sues Garda commissioner

The former Garda press spokesman recently reinstated after being suspended over alleged leaks has begun a legal action against Garda commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan and the State.

Former press officer sues Garda commissioner

Superintendent David Taylor recently returned to work after confirmation that the director of public prosecutions would not be taking a prosecution against him for alleged wrongdoing around a case that involved the wrongful removal of Roma children by gardaí from their families.

Supt Taylor had been under formal Garda investigation for almost two years, which he described as “an incredibly stressful and difficult time”. He also said last month that he has been vindicated and will be returning to work.

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