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Case No. 10069Disclosing confidential information relating to a warrant · Co. Dublin · 10 Oct 2018

Garda charged with disclosing warrant information

Detective Inspector Brian Roberts, a 51-year-old man, was arrested at 1.02pm at Kilmainham Garda Station, Dublin, by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. He has been charged with one count of disclosing confidential information relating to a warrant, with the alleged disclosure dated 10 October 2018. He appeared before Dublin District Court, where no objection was made to bail and he was granted bail on his own bond of €1,000, and he replied after caution that he had done nothing wrong. As of the 15 April 2026 report, he is due back in court on 15 June, when a book of evidence is expected to be served.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged15 Apr
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A Garda, Detective Inspector Brian Roberts, has been charged with disclosing information relating to a warrant, knowing it was likely to have a harmful effect.
Where
He was arrested at Kilmainham Garda Station and appeared before Dublin District Court.
When
  • He was arrested at 1.02pm on the day before the court appearance.
  • The charge refers to an alleged disclosure dated 10 October 2018.
Investigation
  • He is the fifth man charged following a Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation probe into alleged organised crime activity since 2021.
  • The DPP directed that the case be dealt with on indictment in a higher court.
Charges
  • He was charged with one count of disclosing confidential information to another person relating to a warrant.
  • It is alleged he disclosed information obtained in the course of his duties, knowing the disclosure was likely to have a harmful effect.
In court
  • No objection was made to bail provided he abides by a number of conditions, and he was granted bail on his own bond of €1,000 with no cash lodgement required.
  • The court reserved a decision on legal aid and ordered that his address not be published.
  • He must appear in court again on 15 June, when a book of evidence is expected to be served.
Other details
  • After caution, he replied that he had done nothing wrong.
  • Three other garda officers and a retired superintendent were arrested and brought before the courts in recent days.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Garda has been charged with disclosing information relating to a warrant in the knowledge it was likely to have a harmful effect. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe accused was arrested at Kilmainham Garda Station. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe accused was arrested at 1.02pm on the day before the court appearance. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe accused is the fifth man charged following a Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation probe into alleged organised crime activity since 2021. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe DPP directed that the case be dealt with on indictment in a higher court. (rte.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with one count of disclosing confidential information to another person relating to a warrant on 10 October 2018. (rte.ie)
  • chargeIt is alleged he disclosed information obtained in the course of his duties, knowing the disclosure was likely to have a harmful effect. (rte.ie)
  • courtNo objection was made to bail provided he abides by a number of conditions. (rte.ie)
  • courtHe was granted bail on his own bond of €1,000 with no cash lodgement required. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe court reserved a decision on legal aid and ordered that his address not be published. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe accused must appear in court again on 15 June, when a book of evidence is expected to be served. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe accused replied after caution that he had done nothing wrong. (rte.ie)
  • otherThree other garda officers and a retired superintendent were arrested and brought before the courts in recent days. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Apr2026
    Chargedrte.ie, first report
    Garda charged with disclosing warrant information

    First report of this case. Adds the charge details, the arrest at Kilmainham Garda Station, bail terms, the next court date and the accused's response after caution.

    accused, Brian Roberts, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Roberts