Homicide statistics: Something rotten in Garda

Given the evidence of Sergeant Maurice McCabe at the Disclosures Tribunal, claims by garda civilian staff of ill-treatment by senior management are hardly surprising.

Given the evidence of Sgt Maurice McCabe at the Disclosures Tribunal, claims by Garda civilian staff of ill-treatment by senior management are hardly surprising.

It is, however, still shocking for ordinary, decent citizens to learn of claims that Garda management attempted to suppress the full extent of problems in recording homicides.