Disclosures Tribunal hears Garda inspector's visit over sergeant's sick cert left GP 'unnerved'

Dr Kiely said she was "very surprised" at the "unusual" visit by Insp. O'Sullivan, who, she said, appeared in "full uniform".

The tribunal is investigating claims made by retired Garda Sergeant Paul Barry (pictured) who made a 2012 complaint that the proper investigation of a child sexual assault allegation was prevented by Superintendent Michael Comyns, who he says subsequently bullied and harassed him. File picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

A doctor has told the Disclosures Tribunal that she was "unnerved" by an "inappropriate" visit to her surgery from a Garda inspector over a sick certificate she issued to a retired sergeant who alleges bullying and harassment against Garda management.

The tribunal has heard that the retired sergeant received a certificate from the doctor recommending he could only return to work if he did not come in contact with his superintendent, nor attend the Co. Cork station at which his superior was based.