Paul Murphy accuses gardaí of perjury

Solidarity TD Paul Murphy has claimed some gardaí committed perjury in the Jobstown trial after their evidence was contradicted by video footage of the protest at the site.

He made the allegation on his return to the Dáil after a 10-week absence due to the trial but said he will not take a case against officers “at this stage”, as the Government would use it as an excuse to not investigate conspiracy claims.

Mr Murphy said he believes officers gave incorrect evidence to the trial. He was speaking to reporters just hours after Social Democrats TD Catherine Murphy said some gardaí should potentially face perjury charges over their evidence.