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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3963Corruption · Co. Limerick · 22 Dec 2018

Stephen O'Sullivan, 43, goes on trial for corruption over €20,000 payment to detective garda

Stephen O'Sullivan, 43, of Farrehy, Broadford, Co Limerick, has gone on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on one count of corruption, allegedly paying Detective Garda David Bourke €20,000 in December 2018 for information relating to a Criminal Assets Bureau investigation called Operation Glacier.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 Jan
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe conversation concerning a payment of €20,000 was recorded. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatO'Sullivan allegedly gave Detective Garda David Bourke €20,000 in exchange for information relating to a CAB investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatDetective Garda David Bourke joined An Garda Síochána in 1995 and was transferred from Kerry to Limerick in 1998, becoming a detective in serious crime. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe conversation in the van was recorded by an audio recording device and concerned a payment of €20,000. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeStephen O'Sullivan, 43, pleaded not guilty to one count of corruption at Bruree, Co Limerick on December 22, 2018. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtA jury was sworn in for the trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial will resume before a jury of seven women and five men, with Judge Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin presiding. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial is expected to last two to three weeks. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe trial is being held at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court before Judge Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin with a jury of seven women and five men. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherDetective Garda David Bourke joined An Garda Síochána in 1995 and was transferred from Kerry to Limerick in 1998. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Jan2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man goes on trial accused of corruption by paying Garda €20k for CAB information

    Trial opened with jury sworn in and prosecution opening address delivered; O'Sullivan pleaded not guilty; trial expected to last two to three weeks.

    accused, Stephen O'Sullivan, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen O'Sullivansuspect, David Bourke, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Bourke
  2. 28 Jan2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Man pleads not guilty to corruption by giving detective garda €20,000 for information

    Jury sworn in; prosecution opening address delivered; trial expected to last two to three weeks.

    accused, 43, male, irish (judged from name)suspect, David Bourke, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Bourke