Ex-garda says investigation into his complaint over handling of child sex assault allegation a 'sham'

Retired Garda Sergeant Paul Barry told Disclosures Tribunal that proper investigation of a child sexual assault allegation was prevented by a superintendent, who he says bullied and harassed him

Former Garda Sergeant Paul Barry claims the investigation found that one of the alleged suspects was connected to senior gardaí, the tribunal has also heard. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

A former garda sergeant has told the Disclosures Tribunal that an investigation into a complaint he made over the handling of a child sex assault allegation was a "sham, devoid of morality, sentiment and conscience".

The tribunal is hearing from retired Garda Sergeant Paul Barry, formerly of Mitchelstown Garda Station in Co Cork, who made a complaint in 2012 that the proper investigation of a child sexual assault allegation was prevented by a superintendent, who he says bullied and harassed him.