Donegal garda accused of making false statement
The garda, who is is accused of an offence contrary to section 12(a) of the Criminal Law Act, 1976, was not present when the case was mentioned at Buncrana District Court and was represented by a solicitor
A serving garda in Donegal has been accused of giving false information.
A case, involving Garda Ian Oates, was mentioned briefly at Buncrana District Court.
Garda Oates, a 41-year-old, was not present when the case was called. He was represented by his solicitor, Mr Patsy Gallagher
Garda Oates is accused of an offence contrary to section 12(a) of the Criminal Law Act, 1976. He is accused that he did knowingly make a false statement, tending to show that an offence had been committed.
The date of the alleged offence is December 9, 2020 at a location unknown within the State.
No details were given when the case was called before Judge Éiteáin Cunningham.
The case, which will be prosecuted by the State Solicitor's Office, was adjourned to later in 2024.
Garda Oates is stationed in the Buncrana Garda District.