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Detective Garda Sergeant John White challenged the decision of the Morris Tribunal to hear evidence relating to his mental health, in public. The senior Garda started his legal bid yesterday, in the High Court.Garda John White's solicitor is claiming that the Garda is suffering from stress and anxiety. He states that the details of the Garda's mental health should not be revealed in public.

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The two Gardai involved in the infamous drunken incident outside the US embassy have been sacked. Letters of dismissal were sent to the two Gardai by the Garda Commissioner, Mr Noel Conroy.We understand that one of the Gardai in question has issued an appeal into his dismissal.It is believed that the two Gardai left their post and went drinking, on the night in question. After drinking for some

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The Gardai can currently only hold suspects for up to 12 hours on suspicion of crime up to and including murder. Under new powers included in the Criminal Justice Act 2006, Gardai will be given the power to hold suspects for up to 24 hours.

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Ever wondered why seeing a Garda car made you feel nervous? Figures released by the Department of Justice show that there has been just under 2,000 car crashes involving members of the Gardai or ministerial drivers in the last 5 years.There are 1,525 Garda vehicles on the road with a further 296 assigned to headquarters.

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Retired Superintendant John Fitzgerald was strongly criticised by the Moris Tribunal for his role in interviewing Frank McBrearty and other issues relating to the Garda investigation of the death of Ritchie Baron.Many outsiders might think that this would damage Fitzgerald's standing within the force. Not so, it would appear! John Fitzgerald has been given the task of interviewing potential

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There's been lots of concern in the media recently, that Ireland is a safe haven for convicted sex offenders from the UK. Michael McDowell has signed a memo of understanding with the UK, which will help enforce the law in this area. Although Gardai do currently share information on sex offenders with their UK counterparts, this is on an informal basis only. The new memo ensures that information

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The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors have surprised and amused many, by including an ad for for the UFO Society of Ireland in their official 2007 diary. The ad asks that any unusual sightings are reported to the Co Roscommon society.

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Brian Rossiter (14 at the time) was found unconscious in his cell on the morning of 11th September 2002, while in Garda custody in Clonmel. He was taken to Cork University Hospital and died two days later on 13th September 2002.Michael McDowell agreed to set up a public sworn inquiry into Brian's death and arrest, following intense pressure from Brian's parents and their solicitor, Cian O'Carroll

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