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Evidence of four witnesses should be disregarded, Disclosures Tribunal told
The comment was made by a barrister for An Garda Síochána.
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Jun 29th 2018, 3:52 PM
Protected disclosure made by David Taylor 'essentially a work of fiction', lawyers for gardaí tell Tribunal
Shane Murphy SC was speaking during his closing submission to the Disclosures Tribunal.
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Jun 28th 2018, 6:50 PM
Charleton says it would be 'absolutely futile' to bring journalists who claimed privilege to High Court
Four journalists have claimed privilege at the Disclosures Tribunal on the basis of protecting their sources.
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Jun 22nd 2018, 4:25 PM
'Not conceivable' that journalists were negatively briefed about Maurice McCabe says Tribunal chair
The tribunal heard evidence from two Irish Examiner journalists who both claimed privilege.
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Jun 12th 2018, 4:11 PM
Journalist on Miss D interview: 'It wouldn't have been material that would be published in the Sunday Times'
John Mooney told the tribunal at Dublin Castle that he was never briefed negatively about Sergeant Maurice McCabe.
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Jun 11th 2018, 7:10 PM
Irish Daily Mail group editor says evidence by paper's journalist was 'not logical'
Sebastian Hamilton was speaking about evidence by journalist Alison O’Reilly.
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Jun 7th 2018, 5:26 PM
No files on 'privileged' garda systems labelling McCabe a 'target' or a 'suspect', Tribunal told
A crucial week looms at Dublin Castle.
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May 12th 2018, 5:14 PM
No evidence on Taylor's phones that he was ordered to smear McCabe, Tribunal hears
Twelve out of fifteen senior Gardaí’s phones could not be found to be handed into the Disclosures Tribunal.
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May 10th 2018, 5:03 PM
Former garda press office boss 'got a buzz' from doing job, colleague tells Tribunal
Sergeant Damien Hogan, meanwhile, said his suspicions were raised when newspaper articles closely matched private incident reports.
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May 9th 2018, 6:53 PM
David Taylor had over 11,000 contacts with journalists in just four months after leaving garda press office job
Just under one-quarter of the contacts were with Eavan Murray, a crime correspondent with the Irish Sun newspaper.
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May 8th 2018, 3:27 PM
Superintendent describes former garda press officer as 'very difficult to work with'
He also said that David Taylor was “somewhat bitter about being moved” from the Garda Press Office.
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May 2nd 2018, 6:35 PM
Auditor General says Martin Callinan told him of sex assault allegations against McCabe
Seamus McCarthy described it as an attempt to shake his conviction in his report into penalty points.
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Apr 13th 2018, 6:14 PM
Maurice McCabe accepts fake rape allegation against him in HSE report was unintentional, Tribunal hears
The Disclosures Tribunal has concluded its first module and will break until next month.
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Feb 13th 2018, 6:00 PM
Tribunal to consider if any evidence of 'dark truth' that commissioner was 'going after' McCabe
Mr Justice Peter Charleton outlined 11 questions he will consider when preparing his latest report.
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Feb 8th 2018, 6:15 PM
Garda civil servant testifies that he did not say gardaí were 'going after' Maurice McCabe
The Disclosures Tribunal heard testimony which directly contradicted that of John Barrett last week.
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Feb 7th 2018, 6:36 PM
Tribunal hears of plan to 'go after' McCabe
The head of human resources with the force was testifying today.
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Feb 1st 2018, 8:00 PM
It would 'not have been in public interest' if O'Sullivan stepped down after O'Higgins report
A former senior civil servant from the Department of Justice was among those giving evidence today.
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Jan 29th 2018, 10:10 PM
O'Sullivan barrister who challenged McCabe says his 'conscience is clear'
Colm Smyth SC was cross-examined by Michael McDowell SC again today.
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Jan 26th 2018, 6:34 PM
O'Sullivan's barrister was on 'red alert' and said McCabe was the 'accuser'
Colm Smyth began giving evidence today, as Nóirín O’Sullivan concluded her third day of evidence.
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Jan 24th 2018, 7:08 PM
Tribunal hears it was 'reasonable and legitimate' to challenge Maurice McCabe's credibility
Counsel for Nóirín O’Sullivan said today that this was because McCabe had made serious accusations against senior officers.
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Jan 19th 2018, 5:03 PM
Solicitor for Nóirín O'Sullivan called questioning of Maurice McCabe's credibility 'political dynamite'
The Disclosures Tribunal heard evidence from solicitor Annmarie Ryan from the Chief State Solicitor’s Office
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Jan 17th 2018, 3:10 PM
Absence of records on McCabe file could have been a cover-up, says social worker
Lisa O’Loghlen said any cover-up may have been Tusla covering its own mistakes.
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Oct 25th 2017, 4:08 PM
'It wasn't stood over by the witness': Tribunal hears closing arguments in Keith Harrison module
Information about the threats came from two anonymous 999 calls in October 2013.
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Oct 23rd 2017, 7:12 PM
Tribunal may recall senior gardaí after previously unknown contact was discovered
The tribunal is currently looking at contacts between gardaí and the HSE/Tusla relating to garda whistleblower Keith Harrison.
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Oct 11th 2017, 3:47 PM
The Charleton Tribunal has finished its hearings about Garda Keith Harrison
The complaint against Garda Keith Harrison was made under section 102 of the Garda Siochana Act, relating to gardaí causing serious harm or death.
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Oct 10th 2017, 6:15 PM
Barrister says that evidence of Donegal's most senior garda should not be accepted by Tribunal
Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn did not make notes when she directed an investigation into alleged actions of Keith Harrison.
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Oct 9th 2017, 2:08 PM
Disclosures Tribunal: Retired garda can't provide statement as he's 'on the far side of the world'
Three of four new statements from senior gardaí were presented to the Tribunal today.
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Oct 5th 2017, 7:01 PM
Tribunal chairman asks for new statements from four senior gardaí
Peter Charleton said the statements should be handed in by 10am tomorrow.
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Oct 4th 2017, 7:20 PM
Tusla officials reject claim they were 'leaned on' to make home visit by gardaí
“It’s about my professional reputation,” social worker Donna McTeague told the Disclosures Tribunal today.
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Oct 3rd 2017, 8:30 PM
Garda Harrison's partner tells Tribunal she was 'followed to Dunnes Stores by garda cars'
The Tribunal is looking at contacts between gardaí and the HSE/Tusla relating to Garda Keith Harrison.
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Oct 2nd 2017, 7:25 PM
'We want to be left alone': Garda Harrison's partner says she'd rather not be at tribunal
The probe is looking at contacts between the gardaí, child and family agency Tusla and Garda Keith Harrison.
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Sep 28th 2017, 1:27 PM
Tribunal hears details of text messages between Garda Keith Harrison and his partner Marisa Simms
Simms was on the witness stand at the tribunal for the first time today.
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Sep 27th 2017, 6:30 PM
Donegal sergeant tells Tribunal that legal letter written about her was 'disturbing'
Sergeant Bridget McGowan was giving evidence concerning Garda Keith Harrison at the Charleton Tribunal today.
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Sep 26th 2017, 7:30 PM
'Even the best of Donegal seanachaís would find it difficult to talk for eight hours' - Inspector cross-examined at Tribunal
Marisa Simms had called to Letterkenny Garda station on 6 October 2013.
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Sep 25th 2017, 7:41 PM
Tribunal hears whistleblower's partner withdrew statement about his behaviour
The tribunal is looking at interactions between An Garda Síochána, Tusla and Garda Harrison.
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Sep 22nd 2017, 9:58 PM
Tribunal hears details of fight between garda whistleblower and partner that led to 999 call
Marisa Simms said Keith Harrison was “out of control” but later withdrew this statement.
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Sep 19th 2017, 8:41 PM
Retired garda says colleague's death in line of duty had 'devastating effect' on officers
Retired Garda Sergeant Daniel Devlin told the Charleton Tribunal “emotionally, everyone was badly affected” after Garda Gary McLoughlin was killed.
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Sep 18th 2017, 4:29 PM
False rape allegation about Maurice McCabe 'remained on file until this year'
The Charleton Tribunal is looking into whether garda whistleblower McCabe was the target of a smear campaign.
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Jul 25th 2017, 3:34 PM
Garda denies ignoring McCabe letter in order to 'trigger an earthquake in the HSE'
Superintendent Noel Cunningham gave evidence to the Charleton Tribunal today.
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Jul 20th 2017, 2:19 PM
Paul Williams denies he was "puppet for the guards" when meeting woman who made McCabe allegations
The journalist was speaking at the Disclosures Tribunal today.
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Jul 18th 2017, 2:06 PM
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