Ireland Co-accused of Shane Flanagan pleads guilty to seven offences over Garda PULSE data disclosures
Colm Meere, a man aged 45, and Shane Flanagan, a man aged 39, are linked to the unauthorised disclosure of Garda PULSE personal data. Meere incited Flanagan to obtain and disclose data about an individual with the initials L.L. on 12 January 2020, and Meere also pleaded guilty to a drug trafficking offence relating to items found at Henry Street Garda Station, Limerick, on 14 April 2022. Flanagan had previously pleaded guilty to six PULSE offences from 14 counts and was due to be sentenced the following week. On 22 April 2026, Meere pleaded guilty to seven offences at Ennis Circuit Court, and Judge Francis Comerford directed that a probation report be prepared. The case is due to be called over on 1 May.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court22 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Colm Meere, a man aged 45, pleaded guilty to seven offences connected to unauthorised disclosure of Garda PULSE personal data.
- Shane Flanagan, a man aged 39 and described as an ex Ennis Garda, is the co-accused in the case.
- When
- On 12 January 2020, Meere incited Flanagan to obtain and disclose PULSE data about an individual with the initials L.L.
- On 14 April 2022, items were found at Henry Street Garda Station, Limerick, relating to a drug trafficking offence.
- Charges
- Meere pleaded guilty to inciting Flanagan to obtain and disclose PULSE data about L.L.
- Meere pleaded guilty to a drug trafficking offence relating to the items found at Henry Street Garda Station.
- Flanagan had previously pleaded guilty to six PULSE offences from 14 counts.
- Where
- Meere's pleas were entered at Ennis Circuit Court, County Clare.
- Other details
- Only one of the 14 victims has provided a victim impact statement.
- The victims were not aware that their data had been breached.
- In court
- Counsel said Meere has never been in trouble before and has no previous convictions.
- Judge Francis Comerford directed that a probation report be carried out on Meere, with the case due to be called over on 1 May.
- Sentence
- Flanagan was due to be sentenced the following week, and a joint sentencing hearing was considered.
7 statements extracted from the articles
- chargeMeere pleaded guilty to inciting Flanagan to obtain and disclose PULSE data about an individual with the initials L.L. on 12 January 2020. (clareecho.ie)
- chargeMeere pleaded guilty to a drug trafficking offence relating to items found at Henry Street Garda Station, Limerick, on 14 April 2022. (clareecho.ie)
- chargeFlanagan had previously pleaded guilty to six PULSE offences from 14 counts. (clareecho.ie)
- courtCounsel said Meere has never been in trouble before and has no previous convictions. (clareecho.ie)
- courtJudge Francis Comerford directed that a probation report be carried out on Meere. (clareecho.ie)
- sentenceFlanagan was due to be sentenced the following week, and a joint sentencing hearing was considered. (clareecho.ie)
- otherThe victims were not aware that their data had been breached. (clareecho.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Apr2026Co-accused of Flanagan pleads guilty to seven offences in unauthorised breach from Garda database - Clare Echo
Covers Colm Meere's guilty pleas at Ennis Circuit Court, the adjournment for a probation report and a call over on 1 May, and Flanagan's pending sentencing. No existing case in the list matches.
accused, Colm Meere, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colm Meereaccused, Shane Flanagan, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Flanagan