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Garda Keith Harrison battles to quash findings from Disclosures Tribunal

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Garda Keith Harrison battles to quash findings from Disclosures Tribunal

May 28th 2019, 6:05 AM 20,561 Views 0 Comments

Garda Harrison seeks an order from the High Court quashing findings made in the Tribunal’s second interim report.

Justice Minister apologises to whistleblower Maurice McCabe on behalf of the State

# Disclosures Tribunal

Justice Minister apologises to whistleblower Maurice McCabe on behalf of the State

Oct 17th 2018, 11:27 AM 10,480 Views 36 Comments

Justice Peter Charleton found there was a “campaign of calumny” to smear Garda McCabe.

Garda Superintendent David Taylor files retirement request in the wake of Disclosures Tribunal

# Charleton Tribunal

Garda Superintendent David Taylor files retirement request in the wake of Disclosures Tribunal

Oct 15th 2018, 11:48 AM 27,316 Views 69 Comments

David Taylor, a central figure in Justice Peter Charleton’s report, had been suspended from duty over the weekend.

'Thou shalt not escape calumny': A literary Charleton invokes Shakespeare in searing Tribunal report

# Disclosures Tribunal

'Thou shalt not escape calumny': A literary Charleton invokes Shakespeare in searing Tribunal report

Oct 13th 2018, 10:00 PM 13,410 Views 11 Comments

The garda commissioner called it “difficult reading”. But it is certainly an essential one.

'They demanded her head on a plate': Harris says Fitzgerald deserves an apology from opposition leaders

# All Apologies

'They demanded her head on a plate': Harris says Fitzgerald deserves an apology from opposition leaders

Oct 12th 2018, 12:18 PM 18,339 Views 94 Comments

Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin have defended their actions of calling for the former Tánaiste’s resignation.

Peter Charleton wasn't overly enamoured by the press - here's what he had to say about journalists

# Off The Record

Peter Charleton wasn't overly enamoured by the press - here's what he had to say about journalists

Oct 12th 2018, 6:15 AM 16,417 Views 15 Comments

Journalistic privilege was cited by many – not by all – but by most.

Taylor torn down and Callinan undone: Judge Charleton's forensic analysis on a national scandal

# Disclosures Tribunal

Taylor torn down and Callinan undone: Judge Charleton's forensic analysis on a national scandal

Oct 12th 2018, 12:05 AM 22,347 Views 14 Comments

The no-nonsense Supreme Court judge has delivered a typically no-nonsense, thorough report.

'It was not a lazy dodging': Former Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald vindicated by Charleton report

# Disclosures Tribunal

'It was not a lazy dodging': Former Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald vindicated by Charleton report

Updated Oct 11th 2018, 7:14 PM 25,055 Views 48 Comments

Fitzgerald resigned following controversy about what she knew of the Garda Commissioner’s legal strategy.

Charleton says gardaí need 'complete turn-around in attitude' and some are 'crying out for leadership'

# Disclosures Tribunal

Charleton says gardaí need 'complete turn-around in attitude' and some are 'crying out for leadership'

Oct 11th 2018, 7:00 PM 12,046 Views 0 Comments

The judge has said members of the force need to be more visible on the streets and honest.

How Peter Charleton found the fact among the rumour, gossip, lies and deceit

# The Things They Said

How Peter Charleton found the fact among the rumour, gossip, lies and deceit

Oct 11th 2018, 6:01 PM 17,668 Views 13 Comments

An analysis of how Peter Charleton came to believe some more than others.

Tribunal 'might have been unnecessary' had Tusla admitted what happened with McCabe allegation

# Charleton Tribunal

Tribunal 'might have been unnecessary' had Tusla admitted what happened with McCabe allegation

Oct 11th 2018, 2:12 PM 11,429 Views 17 Comments

The Charleton report charges the child and family agency of “astounding inefficiency”.

# Disclosures Tribunal

Disclosures Tribunal finds Martin Callinan and former press officer ran 'campaign' against Maurice McCabe

Updated Oct 11th 2018, 2:00 PM 68,949 Views 101 Comments

The latest report of the Disclosures Tribunal has been published.

The missing phones: Tribunal finds Dave Taylor 'chose to present a public lie to the people of Ireland'

# Disclosures Tribunal

The missing phones: Tribunal finds Dave Taylor 'chose to present a public lie to the people of Ireland'

Oct 11th 2018, 1:58 PM 15,406 Views 8 Comments

“Then, no one knew better,” Mr Justice Charleton wrote. “Now they do.”

Justice Charleton uses the word 'calumny' 27 times in his report - here's what it means

# By Definition

Justice Charleton uses the word 'calumny' 27 times in his report - here's what it means

Oct 11th 2018, 1:47 PM 24,454 Views 11 Comments

He found there was a “campaign of calumny” against Maurice McCabe by Martin Callinan.

# Disclosures Tribunal

Disclosures Tribunal accepts no one in Garda HQ influenced Paul Reynolds' broadcasts

Oct 11th 2018, 1:37 PM 6,446 Views 6 Comments

Justice Peter Charleton said RTÉ journalist Paul Reynolds “gave honest evidence” to the Disclosures Tribunal.

'No credible evidence' O'Sullivan 'played any part' in campaign against McCabe

# Disclosures Tribunal

'No credible evidence' O'Sullivan 'played any part' in campaign against McCabe

Oct 11th 2018, 12:49 PM 10,857 Views 31 Comments

Judge Peter Charleton said Superintendent David Taylor had “every reason to lie” about the former Garda Commissioner because he was “bitter” about several things.

Keith Harrison trying to stop internal Garda investigation

# Disclosures Tribunal

Keith Harrison trying to stop internal Garda investigation

Oct 8th 2018, 5:31 PM 28,282 Views 0 Comments

The garda has brought a High Court action aimed at stopping an investigation into alleged breaches of discipline by him.

He said, he said: The 'blackening' of Maurice McCabe? Or the smear campaign that never existed?

# Disclosures Tribunal

He said, he said: The 'blackening' of Maurice McCabe? Or the smear campaign that never existed?

Jul 1st 2018, 9:00 PM 21,767 Views 0 Comments

It was the final, and most crucial, module at the Disclosures Tribunal. Here’s what happened.

'You really need to think about this': What happened in the Nóirín module at the Disclosures Tribunal

# O'higgins Commission

'You really need to think about this': What happened in the Nóirín module at the Disclosures Tribunal

Jul 1st 2018, 8:00 AM 12,591 Views 0 Comments

The scandal that almost brought down the government didn’t prove as explosive as expected.

# Disclosures Tribunal

'Utter nonsense': The curious case of Keith Harrison at the Disclosures Tribunal

Jun 30th 2018, 9:00 PM 27,727 Views 0 Comments

Unequivocally, and often brutally, Mr Justice Charleton dismissed the claims made by Garda Harrison at the Disclosures Tribunal.

A series of catastrophic events: What happened in the Tusla module at the Disclosures Tribunal

# Maurice McCabe

A series of catastrophic events: What happened in the Tusla module at the Disclosures Tribunal

Jun 30th 2018, 8:30 AM 7,695 Views 0 Comments

It finished nearly 12 months ago and here’s a breakdown of what happened.

What the Disclosures Tribunal heard: A definitive timeline of the Maurice McCabe story

# Long And Winding Road

What the Disclosures Tribunal heard: A definitive timeline of the Maurice McCabe story

Jun 30th 2018, 12:05 AM 17,719 Views 0 Comments

The Tribunal heard almost 100 days of evidence, and this timeline covers how this debacle developed over more than a decade.

Charleton says it would be 'absolutely futile' to bring journalists who claimed privilege to High Court

# Disclosures Tribunal

Charleton says it would be 'absolutely futile' to bring journalists who claimed privilege to High Court

Jun 22nd 2018, 4:25 PM 8,473 Views 0 Comments

Four journalists have claimed privilege at the Disclosures Tribunal on the basis of protecting their sources.

'Not conceivable' that journalists were negatively briefed about Maurice McCabe says Tribunal chair

# Day 92

'Not conceivable' that journalists were negatively briefed about Maurice McCabe says Tribunal chair

Jun 12th 2018, 4:11 PM 18,094 Views 0 Comments

The tribunal heard evidence from two Irish Examiner journalists who both claimed privilege.

Journalist on Miss D interview: 'It wouldn't have been material that would be published in the Sunday Times'

# Disclosures Tribunal

Journalist on Miss D interview: 'It wouldn't have been material that would be published in the Sunday Times'

Updated Jun 11th 2018, 7:10 PM 19,982 Views 0 Comments

John Mooney told the tribunal at Dublin Castle that he was never briefed negatively about Sergeant Maurice McCabe.

Retired garda says it would've been 'out of character' for Callinan to say such nasty things about McCabe

# Disclosures Tribunal

Retired garda says it would've been 'out of character' for Callinan to say such nasty things about McCabe

Updated Jun 6th 2018, 11:00 PM 20,941 Views 0 Comments

A retired assistant commissioner, and a superintendent in the communications section, gave evidence at Dublin Castle this morning.

Philip Boucher-Hayes says that Callinan told him McCabe had done 'horrific things... the worst kind'

# Disclosures Tribunal

Philip Boucher-Hayes says that Callinan told him McCabe had done 'horrific things... the worst kind'

Jun 1st 2018, 5:03 PM 51,381 Views 0 Comments

The RTÉ journalist made strong allegations against the former garda commissioner at the Disclosures Tribunal today.

Former Sunday Independent editor: "He came back to the office and said: 'He's a paedophile'"

# Disclosures Tribunal

Former Sunday Independent editor: "He came back to the office and said: 'He's a paedophile'"

May 30th 2018, 5:15 PM 79,130 Views 0 Comments

Former Sunday Independent editor Anne Harris gave explosive testimony at the Disclosures Tribunal today.

Former garda press office boss 'got a buzz' from doing job, colleague tells Tribunal

# Media

Former garda press office boss 'got a buzz' from doing job, colleague tells Tribunal

May 9th 2018, 6:53 PM 23,735 Views 0 Comments

Sergeant Damien Hogan, meanwhile, said his suspicions were raised when newspaper articles closely matched private incident reports.

Alan Kelly says his questions about the Department of Justice are going unanswered

# Unanswered Questions

Alan Kelly says his questions about the Department of Justice are going unanswered

May 8th 2018, 6:10 AM 12,973 Views 26 Comments

The Labour TD said the refusal to answer his ‘legitimate’ questions is ‘undemocratic’.

Auditor General says Martin Callinan told him of sex assault allegations against McCabe

# Disclosures Tribunal

Auditor General says Martin Callinan told him of sex assault allegations against McCabe

Apr 13th 2018, 6:14 PM 12,580 Views 9 Comments

Seamus McCarthy described it as an attempt to shake his conviction in his report into penalty points.

'I believe he used me' - Gerald Kean says Martin Callinan spoke to him before RTÉ appearance

# Disclosures

'I believe he used me' - Gerald Kean says Martin Callinan spoke to him before RTÉ appearance

Apr 12th 2018, 5:36 PM 25,239 Views 0 Comments

Kean said he met Callinan in person only once, at a charity event in Cork.

'And the other fella fiddles with kids. They’re the kind of f*****g headbangers I’m dealing with'

# Disclosures Tribunal

'And the other fella fiddles with kids. They’re the kind of f*****g headbangers I’m dealing with'

Apr 9th 2018, 3:25 PM 104,346 Views 0 Comments

Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness took to the witness box for another explosive day of testimony at the Disclosures Tribunal today.

Tribunal to consider if any evidence of 'dark truth' that commissioner was 'going after' McCabe

# Charleton Tribunal

Tribunal to consider if any evidence of 'dark truth' that commissioner was 'going after' McCabe

Feb 8th 2018, 6:15 PM 12,139 Views 0 Comments

Mr Justice Peter Charleton outlined 11 questions he will consider when preparing his latest report.

Garda civil servant testifies that he did not say gardaí were 'going after' Maurice McCabe

# Charleton Tribunal

Garda civil servant testifies that he did not say gardaí were 'going after' Maurice McCabe

Feb 7th 2018, 6:36 PM 15,190 Views 0 Comments

The Disclosures Tribunal heard testimony which directly contradicted that of John Barrett last week.

Martin Callinan's 'disgusting comment' led to 'open season' on Maurice McCabe

# Charleton Tribunal

Martin Callinan's 'disgusting comment' led to 'open season' on Maurice McCabe

Feb 5th 2018, 3:17 PM 21,468 Views 0 Comments

The Disclosures Tribunal was told about McCabe’s feelings post-that PAC meeting today by the garda’s civilian head of HR.

Ahead of her evidence tomorrow, tribunal hears about Frances Fitzgerald's emails

# Disclosures Tribunal

Ahead of her evidence tomorrow, tribunal hears about Frances Fitzgerald's emails

Jan 30th 2018, 6:40 PM 14,217 Views 0 Comments

The Charleton Tribunal was told that Fitzgerald was told about emails relating to Maurice McCabe.

It would 'not have been in public interest' if O'Sullivan stepped down after O'Higgins report

# Disclosures Tribunal

It would 'not have been in public interest' if O'Sullivan stepped down after O'Higgins report

Jan 29th 2018, 10:10 PM 13,865 Views 0 Comments

A former senior civil servant from the Department of Justice was among those giving evidence today.

O'Sullivan barrister who challenged McCabe says his 'conscience is clear'

# Disclosures Tribunal

O'Sullivan barrister who challenged McCabe says his 'conscience is clear'

Jan 26th 2018, 6:34 PM 19,024 Views 0 Comments

Colm Smyth SC was cross-examined by Michael McDowell SC again today.

Nóirín O'Sullivan says she faced 'an impossible dilemma' on her legal strategy against Maurice McCabe

# Disclosures Tribunal

Nóirín O'Sullivan says she faced 'an impossible dilemma' on her legal strategy against Maurice McCabe

Jan 22nd 2018, 4:40 PM 23,731 Views 0 Comments

O’Sullivan told the Tribunal today that she acted on legal advice to attack the motivation of Sergeant Maurice McCabe.

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