Garda who 'betrayed' public's trust jailed for corruption

Joseph Doyle, with an address at The Hawthorns, Kilcock, Co Kildare, pleaded guilty to 29 sample charges on the third day of his trial last month.

He was arrested in April 2021 as part of what was described in court as"an enormously complicated investigation".Detective Sergeant James King, from the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, told the court today that Doyle had charged PSV operators €25 for bogus brake tests, when only one was required under the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test.

Prosecuting counsel, Carl Hanahoe, said in one case, when he was challenged about the payments, Doyle said to a PSV operator"what's your f**king problem with the brake test?" She said was disgusted the garda had deceived her in such a manner and she said her view of gardaí had been tainted by the incident.He accused Doyle of abusing his power and position and he said he used bully tactics in asking him not to make a statement on the matter.

She told the court he also"regrets the shame it has caused on An Garda Síochána and his colleagues" and he is"very ashamed of himself."A number of testimonials were handed into the court including from Doyle's wife, brother and mother, a basketball club where he has been coaching and a garda colleague.

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