Cork garda charged with alleged deception, theft

A member of An Garda Síochána was arrested yesterday for questioning and was charged with 212 counts related to alleged deception, theft and receiving corrupt payments, writes Liam Heylin.

John O’Halloran, aged 45, from South Douglas Road, Cork, was brought before a special sitting of Cork District Court yesterday afternoon. The total amount of money allegedly involved could run into tens of thousands of euro.