Retired garda no longer subject of inquiry as case settled

A retired garda inspector's challenge against his inclusion in an internal inquiry into the release of a man on bail who later allegedly committed murder has been settled.

Mr Martin Byrne, formerly of Castlebar Station, Co Mayo, and who retired on February 17 last with 30 years service, was among a number of gardaí who became subject of the board of inquiry established by the Garda Commissioner on January 12 last.