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Case No. 6238Perverting the course of justice; trespass; theft; false imprisonment · Co. Dublin · 7 Sep 2021

Garda Colum Ryan charged with five offences, to face trial on indictment

Garda Colum Ryan, 35, appeared at Dublin District Court charged with five offences arising from an Anti-Corruption Unit investigation into a Dublin Garda unit. The case will go to the Circuit Court for trial, and he was remanded on bail to May 4.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Mar
    3 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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25 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe Garda Anti-Corruption Unit is investigating the activities of a particular Garda unit based in the Dublin Region. (garda.ie)
  • whatGarda Colum Ryan was charged with perverting the course of justice, burglary and false imprisonment of a woman. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatColum Ryan, 35, with an address in Meath, is a serving garda charged in connection with an investigation into Garda operations in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe search was at a basement flat at Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenRyan made no reply when charged at Irishtown Garda Station on Monday, March 11. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationFour members of An Garda Síochána have been suspended from duty since the investigation began. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation is ongoing and An Garda Síochána is making no further comment. (garda.ie)
  • investigationRyan was arrested on March 11 at Irishtown station. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe Garda Anti-Corruption Unit investigated the activities of a particular unit based in the Dublin region. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeOne man, a member of An Garda Síochána, has been charged. (garda.ie)
  • chargeRyan is accused of creating and printing a search warrant on September 30th to pervert the course of public justice. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeIt is alleged that between September 30th and December 8th Ryan procured the signatures of peace commissioner Steven Wrenn and another named man on the warrant. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeRyan is charged with burglary of the basement flat on September 7th. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeRyan is accused of creating and printing a search warrant and information on September 30, 2021, for a search at a basement flat on Mountjoy Square North, with intent to pervert the course of justice. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeRyan is accused of procuring the signature of a named man and of Peace Commissioner Steven Wrenn on search information. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeRyan is accused of entering a basement flat building at Mountjoy Square North as a trespasser, of theft, and of falsely imprisoning a woman on September 7, 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe DPP directed trial on indictment on all charges, which means the case will go to the Circuit Court before a jury. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe charged man was due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on the morning of 22 March 2024. (garda.ie)
  • courtRyan appeared at Dublin District Court on a Friday and faces five charges for alleged offences in 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe defendant did not address the court or indicate a plea. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until May 25th for the State to prepare a book of evidence. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThere was no objection to bail. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtRyan appeared before Judge William Alymer at Dublin District Court charged with five offences. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtRyan was released on station bail to appear in court on the Friday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceRyan was remanded on bail to appear before the court on May 4, when the book of evidence is expected to be served. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Mar2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Garda charged with multiple criminal offences set to face trial on indictment

    First report on this case. The article also covers other gardaí and a Peace Commissioner charged in the same investigation, which are not included here.

    accused, Colum Ryan, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colum Ryan
  2. 22 Mar2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Garda in court on charges of burglary, false imprisonment of woman and perverting course of justice

    First report of Colum Ryan's court appearance. It also mentions two other gardaí and a peace commissioner charged in related matters, which are not included here.

    accused, Colum Ryan, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colum Ryan
  3. 22 Mar2024
    In courtgarda.ie, follow-up
    Update (4) Court Appearance 22nd March 2024 - An Garda Síochána (Anti-Corruption Unit) investigation in the Dublin Region

    Update (4) on the Garda anti-corruption investigation. Reports that one Garda has been charged and will appear at the Criminal Courts of Justice on 22 March 2024, and that four members have been suspended since the investigation began. The charge is not specified.

    accused, male