Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3430Inappropriate sexual behaviour (judicial review of disciplinary proceedings) · Co. Monaghan

Probationer garda wins stay of execution over alleged inappropriate sexual behaviour in Co Monaghan

A probationer garda facing imminent dismissal for alleged inappropriate sexual behaviour with a 17-year-old girl at a party in Co Monaghan was granted leave in the High Court to bring a judicial review challenging the board of inquiry's findings. Judge Garrett Simons indicated that lodging an appeal before midnight on Tuesday would automatically trigger a stay of dismissal.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe garda is a probationer garda facing imminent dismissal (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe alleged incident took place at a party in Co Monaghan (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe matter was investigated by both the Garda Ombudsman and the board of inquiry (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMr Justice Garrett Simons granted leave in the High Court for the garda to bring a judicial review (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge declined to make an order staying the dismissal (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe matter will return before the court on 14 April (irishtimes.com)
  • otherAn allegation of rape against the garda was not proceeded with on directions of the DPP (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour had been withdrawn by the girl (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe board adopted the attitude that the girl had not withdrawn her complaint from the disciplinary proceedings (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe garda was also facing disciplinary procedures for allegedly driving while drunk (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe garda allegedly flashed his Garda identity to evade prosecution for drunk driving (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe garda stated that any sexual activity between himself and the girl had been consensual (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe garda was suspended from duty in August 2020 (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Mar2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Probationer garda facing imminent dismissal to win stay of execution

    High Court hearing where the garda was granted leave to bring a judicial review; judge indicated an appeal lodged before midnight Tuesday would trigger a stay of dismissal; matter to return on 14 April.

    accused, malevictim, 17, female