Suspensions lifted for four gardaí acquitted in Limerick fixed-charge notice case

Four gardaí suspended since 2020 have returned to duty after full acquittal, as calls grow for scrutiny of the prosecution
Retired superintendent Eamon O'Neill, Sergeant Anne Marie Hassett, and solicitor Dan O’Gorman outside Limerick Courthouse. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

Retired superintendent Eamon O'Neill, Sergeant Anne Marie Hassett, and solicitor Dan O’Gorman outside Limerick Courthouse. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 - 10:32
Mick Clifford

The four gardaí who were acquitted on Monday of attempting to pervert the course of justice in Limerick have had their suspensions lifted with immediate effect. 

The Irish Examiner understands the case against them is now closed which means they will not be subjected to any disciplinary process in relation to the matter.

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