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State apologises to family who claimed gardai harassed and intimated them
Summary
The State apologised to the Topolnicki family of Ashmount, Clonsilla, after the Gardaí repeatedly called their home on eight occasions over three years, searching for a person who did not live there. The family, represented by Pat O'Connell SC and Breffni Gordan Bl, had sued the Garda Commissioner, the Minister for Justice, Ireland and the Attorney General, seeking orders restraining the Gardaí from entering or attending their dwelling and from harassing or intimidating family members. Mr Justice Paul Gilligan heard that the State offered an unconditional apology and that the Gardaí had made a mistake by calling the wrong address. The family had previously secured an undertaking that the Gardaí would not intrude unless authorised by a valid warrant. The injunction action was settled and could be struck out, and the family were to recover their legal costs.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: State apologises to family who claimed gardai harassed and intimated them. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- March 2016 Other
- 2017-02-15 Publication
Places mentioned
- High Court
Topics
Harassment Stalking Stage Hearing Or Decision
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