Fears over inaccurate homicide statistics

Fresh whistleblower concerns about inaccurate garda homicide statistics will be discussed by Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan with the Policing Authority and the heads of the force next week.

Two civilian gardaí who analysed statistics have made protected disclosures alleging a number of homicides, or unlawful killings, were not investigated as actual homicides.

The disclosures were made to the Oireachtas Committee on Justice.