Gay garda sacked in 1982 seeks apology and meeting with Garda Commissioner

A gay Garda who was dismissed from the force in 1982 is calling for a meeting with the Garda Commissioner for an apology and explanation surrounding the decision.

Speaking to Joe Duffy on Liveline, Matthew, who used an alias and had his voice distorted, told of a witch-hunt that occurred among the gay community during the time Charles Self, a well-known figure in the Dublin gay community, was brutally murdered.