State seeks to strike out 'forced retirement' claim by former garda in Cork

Retired Garda John (Jack) Doyle, who was stationed in Blarney, had made allegations about senior officers in the 90s

The former garda made claims that senior officers were involved in allowing drugs to get into the country and on to drug dealers despite information which led to seizures. File picture

The High Court is being asked to dismiss for delay a case initiated by a former garda 19 years ago alleging he was pushed out of the force as a result of allegations he made about senior officers.

Retired Garda John (Jack) Doyle (67), who was stationed in Blarney, Co. Cork, has sued the Garda Commissioner, the Minister for Justice and the Attorney General. He is separately seeking judgment for his claim in default of a defence being filed by the defendants.