The Daily Star Ireland
Two serving members of An Garda Síochána have appeared in court in connection with a series of corruption-linked allegations and will face trial later this year.
Court Appearance and Charges
Garda Brian Carroll, aged 42, of Ballinaboy, Kilteevan, Co Roscommon, and Sergeant James Muldowney, aged 47, of Greenville, Caltra, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, appeared before Judge Michael Connellan at Longford District Court. Both men are attached to the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Garda Division.
Garda Carroll is accused of unlawfully disclosing confidential information in September 2021, information allegedly obtained through his official duties. He also faces a charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice, with prosecutors alleging that he destroyed his mobile phone ahead of a lawful search of his home in March 2022.
Sergeant Muldowney is charged with theft of cash from a property in Longford in September 2021, as well as obstructing the course of justice during an incident in Roscommon Town in January 2024.
Investigation and Prosecution
Detective Sergeant Paul Dowling from the Garda Anti-Corruption Unit gave evidence of arrest, charge, and caution. He told the court that both men were arrested by appointment at Granard Garda Station on 28 July. When the charges were put to them, neither man made a reply.
The court heard that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has directed that both officers be sent forward for trial to the Circuit Criminal Court. Judge Connellan remanded the men on continuing bail, with their next appearance scheduled for October at Longford District Court.
