Irish Examiner view: Questions remain over Garda investigation and trial

Four serving gardaí and a retired superintendent have been found not guilty of charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice

Five gardaí had court cases hanging over their heads for five years — cases involving the serious charge of perverting the court of justice.  File picture

A particularly lengthy saga came to an end earlier this week in Limerick when four serving gardaí and a retired superintendent were found not guilty of charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice.

As reported here by Mick Clifford, there were emotional scenes in the courtroom as this case concluded, and little wonder.