Off-duty garda injured trying to break up a fight awarded €50k
Garda David Foley, aged 35, who is stationed in Galway, sued the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for damages under the An Garda Síochána (Compensation) Acts as his injuries were inflicted because of his role as a garda.
An off-duty garda who suffered physical and psychiatric injuries as a result of a serious assault while trying to break up a fight in Sligo 15 years ago has been awarded almost €50,000 in compensation by the High Court.
Garda David Foley, aged 35, who is stationed in Galway, sued the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for damages under the An Garda Síochána (Compensation) Acts as his injuries were inflicted because of his role as a garda.




