Garda use of spy power down 80% as Graham Dwyer ruling due today

Graham Dwyer: Europe’s top court issues its judgment on the Graham Dwyer case this morning. Picture: Collins Courts

Garda use of spy powers has plummeted by 80% in the last three years, following a landmark High Court ruling that the laws could not be used in investigating serious crime.

It comes as Europe’s top court issues its judgment on the Graham Dwyer case this morning on the legality of these powers, after the Irish Supreme Court referred to issue to it.