Audit body accuses Garda HQ of 'unacceptable difficulties' 

The Garda Audit and Risk Committee also said the State’s external auditor, the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG), had informed the committee last March of a range of serious issues. Picture: Denis Minihane.

Independent auditors have complained of “unacceptable difficulties” in getting responses from Garda management in relation to investigations into escalating overpayments, and possible fraudulent payments, of garda pay and pensions.

The Garda Audit and Risk Committee also said the State’s external auditor, the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG), had informed the committee last March of a range of serious issues. These include: