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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3096Judicial review (bullying, data breach) · Co. Kildare · 13 May 2026

Garda sergeant Laura Gaffey granted leave to pursue judicial review over bullying and data breach

Sgt Laura Gaffey, a Garda sergeant from Kilcullen, Co Kildare, was granted permission by Judge Garrett Simons at the High Court to pursue a judicial review over the handling of her complaints about bullying and a data breach within An Garda Síochána. The matter was adjourned to June 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA superior officer told Gaffey she would get a consolation prize for losing her son. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatGaffey alleges the comment was discriminatory in nature and interfered with her use of maternity leave. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatShe was informed she was to be a Tusla liaison officer after returning from maternity leave in October 2020. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatIn 2024 she raised a complaint against a different superior officer regarding repeated intimidating actions. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe second officer was cleared of the allegation by an internal Garda panel. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatIn June 2025 a Garda determination found the officer had not engaged in bullying or harassment. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatGaffey has not received a determination on her appeal despite an extension of time from August 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe information in her complaint included references to her mental health, professional challenges, and the death of her son. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Garrett Simons granted leave to seek judicial review and adjourned the matter to June. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 May2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Garda claims superior asked if she expected a ‘consolation prize for losing your son’, court told

    First report of the High Court hearing where Judge Garrett Simons granted leave to seek judicial review and adjourned the matter to June.

    victim, Laura Gaffey, female, irish (judged from name)Laura Gaffey