Judge criticises 'serious defect' in Garda system after accused doctor absconds

A High Court Judge has today criticised the gardaí over their failure to take immediate action when an Irish doctor on bail awaiting the outcome of his appeal against his extradition to the US on child molestation charges had absconded.

Mr Justice Michael Peart made his comments today after ordering the forfeit to the state of €100,000 put up as an independent surety for Dr Rory Doyle.