Garda launches High Court bid to challenge suspension after rape allegation withdrawn

In 2022, Gsoc recommended that disciplinary proceedings be brought against the garda for allegedly engaging in discreditable conduct. Picture: Stock/PA

A garda who was the subject of a rape allegation, which was subsequently withdrawn, has launched a High Court action challenging his ongoing suspension from work.

The probationary garda was suspended from duty four years ago after an incident where he was accused of raping a then teenage girl, along with operating a vehicle while over the legal alcohol limit while he was off duty.