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Case No. 3327Judicial review (disciplinary dismissal, fair procedures) · Co. Tipperary · 5 Jun 2025

Trainee gardaí granted High Court permission to challenge dismissals over Templemore handcuffing incident

Four trainee gardaí at the Garda College in Templemore, Co Tipperary, were granted High Court permission on 16 April 2026 to challenge the Commissioner's December 2025 decision to terminate their contracts following a consensual handcuffing exercise with a fellow student on 5 June 2025.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In court16 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatFour trainee gardaí had their contracts terminated by An Garda Síochána after handcuffing a fellow student at the Garda College in Templemore. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe trainees describe the incident as a consensual handcuffing exercise in a college room, urged by an instructor to practise outside scheduled courses. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe trainees were instructed to attend a meeting with Garda inspectors without being told in advance what the meeting was about. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe trainees claim they were not informed of their right of appeal and were not afforded the right to cross-examine their accuser. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe handcuffing incident occurred on 5 June 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenA complaint was issued on 19 June 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Mary Rose Gearty granted the four trainees permission to pursue judicial review. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter to May 2026. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Apr2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Trainee gardaí challenge their dismissals for handcuffing incident at Templemore college

    Judge Mary Rose Gearty granted the four trainees leave to pursue judicial review challenging their contract terminations, with the matter adjourned to May 2026.

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