Claims of ‘cover-up’ on Garda homicide figures

The maltreatment of two civilian analysts working in An Garda Síochána by senior uniformed management has been called a “national scandal” after they raised concern over homicide figures.

Garda senior management were also accused by several TDs of a “cover-up” after it emerged they dismissed and ignored concerns about how deaths had been classified.

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan last night said he was “concerned” by what he heard at the committee.