Investigation into gardaí in Limerick described as 'witch hunt' by Garda representative body

In a circular sent to members of the Garda Representative Association in the Limerick division, it is noted that there was “plummeting morale” due to the investigation

The National Bureau of Criminal Investigation is currently interviewing up to 150 gardaí, many under caution, as part of their inquiries. 

An ongoing investigation into gardaí in the Limerick area has been described as a “witch hunt, rather than a legitimate investigation” by the head of a Garda representative body. 

In a circular sent to members of the Garda Representative Association (GRA) in the Limerick division, the group’s president, Frank Thornton, noted that there was “plummeting morale” due to the investigation which was causing “trauma and mental torture” to rank and file members in the city and surrounding counties.