Disclosures Tribunal hears how Garda whistleblower went 'AWOL' during four-day drinking binge

A garda whistleblower has admitted to going 'AWOL' from duty during a four-day drinking binge for which he was disciplined, a tribunal has heard.

The Disclosures Tribunal is hearing from Garda Nicholas Keogh who alleges that a senior member of the Athlone drugs unit, identified to the tribunal as Garda A, was in an improper relationship with a heroin dealer, identified as Ms B.