Michael Clifford: How widespread is Garda corruption?

The disclosures tribunal has ruled that allegations against senior gardaí were groundless, fuelling questions about the process

Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

So how widespread was garda corruption in Irish life? The Disclosures Tribunal reached a finish line of sorts on July 8 with the publication of the Nicky Keogh module. There are a few other bits and bobs to tidy up, but Keogh was the last of three gardaí around whose allegations the tribunal was initiated in 2017.

The tribunal was set up to examine to what extent, if any, that gardaí who spoke up about malpractice within the force were targeted for reprisal.