Retired superintendent helped end Limerick gang feud that killed 23, gardaí trial told

Retired chief superintendent Gerry Mahon told the trial that former superintendent Eamon O’Neill 'saved many lives' while serving as a garda

The court heard that retired superintendent Eamon O'Neill (pictured) helped 'put an end to the horrific warfare' at great risk to himself. File picture: Liam Burke/Press 22

A retired garda superintendent accused of unlawfully quashing pending penalty points has been described as an outstanding crime fighter who previously used his discretion to save lives. 

Former superintendent Eamon O’Neill, and four serving gardaí, are on trial at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court charged with a total of 39 counts of engaging in conduct tending or intended to pervert the course of justice.