Calls For New Garda Oversight Body With Powers To Investigate Retired Members Of The Force

It's after reports former Garda press officer Superintendent Dave Taylor has applied for retirement after being suspended at the weekend

The Disclosures Tribunal report, published last week, found he was involved in a smear campaign against Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe.

Criminologist Johnny Connolly was a member of the commission on the future of policing - and says there are currently problems with disciplinary procedures within the Gardai:
 

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