Central Bank urged to aid Garda college probe

The Central Bank has been asked to intervene in the Garda college financial scandal by opening a fresh examination into the St Raphael’s Garda credit union.

The Dáil Public Accounts Committee sought an update on the request yesterday after a similar call was made by Garda college whistle-blower, civilian head of human resources John Barrett, amid claims management is drip-feeding information to delay probes.

Speaking during the latest PAC meeting on the ongoing controversy, Social Democrats TD Catherine Murphy said she had requested that the committee contact the Central Bank last week seeking action on its behalf.