Fiosrú open investigation into gun holster of murdered Garda Colm Horkan
Summary
The Office of the Police Ombudsman has opened an investigation into the defective gun holster used by Detective Garda Colm Horkin, who was murdered in 2020. Special correspondent Mick Clifford discusses how conflicting expert opinions on the holster's safety and the handling of protected disclosures have raised serious concerns about Gardaí accountability. The episode highlights the broader impact on officer trust and the potential for a public inquiry into these systemic failures.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Police Ombudsman opens investigation into Horkin's holster
Recap of Detective Horkin's murder and the role of the gun
Prior incident: Self-injury at Israeli embassy and holster defects
Conflicting expert opinions on the defective holster
Family calls for public inquiry and questions on procedure
Criticism of bypassing the Technical Bureau for second opinions
Expectations for the Ombudsman investigation and protected disclosures
Garda morale, confidence in disclosures, and defective ammunition
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