Dermot Walsh

Garda Jerry McCabe grew close to Des O’Malley as his bodyguard in Limerick

Force did not issue fine or other punishment after European Commissioner stopped for using phone while driving

The most stringent provisions to deal with infectious diseases set out in the Health Act 1947 now apply to coronavirus

Threat represents ‘wholly novel situation for which no bespoke legislation is in place’

Policing Authority a ‘pale shadow’ of equivalent bodies in other countries

Judge found that offence introduced in 1998 contravened right to remain silent

Man challenged in the High Court an accusation that he withheld information on killing

No real research can be done on jury system, leaving us dangerously ignorant of problems

Garda commissioner’s move was inevitable given refusal of politicians to push for real reform

Inner-city teenagers say they are constantly stopped by gardaí, even when wearing their school uniform

Fundamental flaws in Garda governance cannot be papered over by an endless succession of inquiries

Psychiatrist was long-time critic of accommodation facilities for patients

The Irish psychiatrist at the heart of a new documentary has transformed our view of mental illness

Fees for lawyers, psychiatrists, lay people at mental health tribunals up 20% since 2011