Convicted garda resigns from force

A member of An Garda Síochána who pleaded guilty to 11 charges related of deception, theft, and receiving corrupt payments has resigned from the force, it was confirmed yesterday.

John O’Halloran, aged 46, from South Douglas Rd, Cork, was due to face trial at Cork Circuit Criminal Court earlier this month on 212 charges but he pleaded guilty to the sample charges.

Judge Sean Ó Donnabhain noted O’Halloran’s plea on November 1 on all 11 counts and inquired of defence senior counsel Ronan Munro if O’Halloran was still a serving member of the force.