Lack of information from Garda Commissioner 'difficult to comprehend', Limerick garda case hears

The suspensions of four gardaí arose out of an investigation by the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation concerning the alleged “squaring” of fixed charge notices

A High Court judge has said it is “difficult to comprehend” the lack of information provided to the court by the Garda Commissioner (pictured) as to why a member has been suspended from the force for three years.

A High Court judge has said it is “difficult to comprehend” the lack of information provided to the court by the Garda Commissioner as to why a member has been suspended from the force for three years.

Ms Justice Siobhán Phelan said there is a duty of candour and an obligation for material to be put before the court, but “material is not here” regarding the process of deciding to repeatedly extend the suspension of Garda Paul Baynham with basic pay. Gda Baynham alleges he does not know the reasons for his suspension, and its continuation is unlawful.