Justice Minister Says Inquiry Into Clare And Limerick Garda Trial Not In "Anyone's Best Interest"

The Justice Minister says an inquiry into the investigation leading to the high-profile trial of four serving gardaí, including three with Clare links, wouldn't be in "anyone's best interest". The four defendants, along with a retired superintendent, were found not guilty of perverting the course of justice in January in the long-running case relating to the alleged termination of tickets for road traffic offences. The Taoiseach has previously called for a review of the investigation. The solicitors of three additional Gardaí in the Limerick division, due to stand trial on similar charges, were yesterday informed by the Director of Public Prosecutions that all charges against them will be dropped. Responding to Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe in the Dáil about the first case, Jim O'Callaghan says we need to "move on" and those emotionally affected should "get help".