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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3150Protected disclosure (civil appeal) · Co. Dublin · 6 May 2026

High Court hears allegation senior garda photographed whistleblower in courtroom

A High Court judge was told about an allegation that Supt Liam White shared a photograph taken inside a courtroom of Det Chief Supt Brian O'Reilly and three people accompanying him, during O'Reilly's appeal of his protected disclosure claim regarding the safety of gun holsters. The judge asked parties with knowledge to write to the court and said he would familiarise himself before the matter returns.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • courtA High Court judge asked for information about an allegation that a senior garda shared a photograph taken inside a courtroom of a whistleblower and three people accompanying him. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtO'Reilly lost his protected disclosure claim at a November sitting of Dublin Circuit Civil Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe appeal was heard at the High Court in Galway on March 19 and in Dublin on March 26, and was adjourned to May 19 for further submissions. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtSilver is appealing against his conviction. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceSilver was sentenced in April 2023 to life imprisonment with a minimum of 40 years for murdering a Garda acting in the course of his duties. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherAudio or visual recording of court proceedings is forbidden under the court rules. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherO'Reilly received the photo from another garda who is allegedly part of a WhatsApp group with Supt Liam White. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherO'Reilly claimed he had been penalised financially and marginalised within the force, with his house at risk if his reduced pay was not restored. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherSilver, of Foxford, Co Mayo, grappled with Gda Horkan and kept firing until the gun was empty, causing catastrophic injuries. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 6 May2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Senior garda ‘photographed associates of whistleblower in court’, judge told

    Reports on the May 6 High Court hearing where the photograph allegation was raised; judge declined to indicate a formal inquiry and asked parties to write to the court.

    victim, male, irish (judged from name)