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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 6636Corruption; money laundering · Co. Meath

Serving Garda's trial on 111 corruption charges adjourned to June

Joseph Doyle, 38, of Kilcock, Co Kildare, a serving Garda, is charged with 111 alleged corruption and money laundering offences. It is alleged that between 2018 and 2021 he, as a public service vehicle inspector, induced people at various locations in Co Meath to give him sums of €20 to €250 for fictitious brake tests or for charity, collecting a total of €855. A 2022 photograph caption places Doyle at Trim District Court on the charges, and the DPP later consented to him being sent forward to the circuit court for trial on all 111 charges. As of the 1 February 2024 report, the trial due to start that week was adjourned for four months to June 4, and Doyle was remanded on continuing bail with a condition not to contact witnesses.

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

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What happened
  • Joseph Doyle, 38, of Kilcock, Co Kildare, a serving Garda, is charged with 111 alleged corruption and money laundering offences.
  • It is alleged that Doyle, as a public service vehicle inspector, collected a total of €855 in cheques or cash.
Cause
It is alleged that Doyle induced people to give him money for fictitious brake tests or for charity.
Where
The alleged payments were made at various locations in Co Meath, including a Department of the Environment testing centre.
When
The alleged offences occurred on various dates between 2018 and 2021.
Investigation
The charges follow an investigation into public service vehicle inspections.
Charges
  • Doyle is charged with offences under the Criminal Justice (Corruption) Act 2018.
  • Doyle is also charged with money laundering offences.
  • Doyle is charged with refusing to allow a Garda to photograph him at a Lucan garda station.
In court
  • A 2022 photograph caption places Doyle at Trim District Court on the corruption and money laundering charges.
  • The DPP consented to Doyle being sent forward to the circuit court for trial on indictment on all 111 charges.
  • The trial was listed for Trim Circuit Court and was given a new date of June 4 by Judge John Martin.
  • Doyle was excused from a short hearing lasting less than 30 seconds, and the trial was adjourned for four months.
Other details
Doyle has been remanded on continuing bail with a condition not to contact any witnesses.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDoyle allegedly collected a total of €855 in cheques or cash. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeIt is alleged that Doyle, as a public service vehicle inspector, induced people in Co Meath to give him money for fictitious brake tests or for charity between 2018 and 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe charges follow an investigation into public service vehicle inspections. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeJoseph Doyle, 38, of Kilcock, Co Kildare, is charged with offences under the Criminal Justice (Corruption) Act 2018. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeDoyle is charged with 111 alleged corruption and money laundering offences. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeDoyle is also charged with money laundering offences. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeDoyle is charged with refusing to allow a Garda to photograph him at a Lucan garda station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to Doyle being sent forward to the circuit court on all 111 charges for trial on indictment. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe trial was listed for Trim Circuit Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe trial was given a new date of June 4 by Judge John Martin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDoyle was excused from attending the short hearing, which lasted less than 30 seconds. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe trial was adjourned for four months. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtDoyle has been remanded on continuing bail with a condition not to contact any witnesses. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Feb2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Serving Garda facing June trial in connection with 111 corruption charges

    Reports the adjournment of the trial to June 4, the charges (including money laundering and refusing a photograph), and that the alleged offences occurred in Co Meath between 2018 and 2021.

    accused, Joseph Doyle, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph Doyle