Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11235Corruption · Co. Dublin

Serving garda and co-accused sent forward for trial over alleged corruption and PULSE leak, Dublin

Between September 2017 and September 2019, a serving garda and a co-accused, named as Gary Molloy and Mark Gaffey, were allegedly involved in corruption and in disclosing confidential PULSE information in Dublin. The case followed a probe into alleged serious crime activity, and Molloy faces six charges and Gaffey four, including conspiracy to commit criminal damage. Both men made no reply when charged and appeared at Dublin District Court, where the judge made several orders, and the DPP later consented to trial on indictment. The latest development is that the case was sent forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, and neither man has yet entered a plea.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A serving garda has been sent forward for trial on alleged corruption offences and alleged unlawful disclosure of confidential PULSE information.
Where
The case concerns Dublin, and the first court appearance was at Dublin District Court.
When
The alleged offences took place over a two-year period from September 2017 to September 2019.
Investigation
The case followed a probe into alleged serious crime activity, described as an internal garda probe in one article and as a GNBCI probe in the case summary.
Charges
  • Gary Molloy faces six charges, including corruption, accepting an inducement, unlawful disclosure of information and conspiracy to commit criminal damage.
  • Mark Gaffey faces four charges, including conspiracy to commit criminal damage, disclosing PULSE information and agreeing to accept an inducement.
  • Both men made no reply when charged.
In court
  • Molloy and Gaffey were returned for trial at Dublin District Court, which one article dates 1 February 2026 in its metadata and 5 February 2026 in its text.
  • The DPP consented to trial on indictment, and the case was sent forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
  • The judge ordered the GNBCI to provide the defence with copies of the interview videos.
  • Gaffey was granted legal aid with senior counsel representation.
  • GNBCI officers did not object to bail, and the judge continued reporting restrictions on Molloy's address.
Other details
Neither man has yet entered a plea.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA serving garda has been sent forward for trial on corruption offences and disclosing confidential PULSE information. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place over a two-year period from September 2017 to September 2019. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe case follows a GNBCI probe into alleged serious crime activity. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeGary Molloy faces six charges, including corruption, accepting an inducement, unlawful disclosure of information and conspiracy to commit criminal damage. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeGaffey is charged with four offences, including conspiracy to commit criminal damage, disclosing PULSE information and agreeing to accept an inducement. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtMolloy and Mark Gaffey appeared at Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to trial on indictment, and the case was sent forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered the GNBCI to provide the defence with copies of the interview videos. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtGaffey was granted legal aid with senior counsel representation. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtGNBCI officers did not object to bail. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge continued reporting restrictions on Molloy's address. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe two men have yet to enter pleas. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe men made no reply when charged. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Feb2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Serving garda to stand trial accused of corruption and leaking confidential PULSE information

    Reports the first court appearance at Dublin District Court, where both men were returned for trial. Article metadata is dated 1 Feb 2026, but the text is dated 5 Feb 2026.

    accused, Gary Molloy, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gary Molloyaccused, Mark Gaffey, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Mark Gaffey