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The two defendants had been expected to be arraigned yesterday (Monday) in front of Judge Jonathan Dunphy
Two gardaí charged with corruption offences in the local division have had their case adjourned for three months at Longford Circuit Court.
The two defendants had been expected to be arraigned yesterday (Tuesday, February 3) in front of Judge Jonathan Dunphy, but the matters involving both officers attached to the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Garda Division will now not proceed until May.
Last August, Garda Brian Carroll (42), of Ballinaboy, Kilteevan, Co Roscommon, was charged with two offences at Longford District Court.
Garda Carroll stands accused of having disclosed to another individual on September 9, 2021 confidential information he obtained during the course of his duties.
He also faces the charge of attempting to obstruct the course of justice in which it is alleged he intentionally damaged his mobile phone prior to a lawful search of his home in Ballinaboy in March 2022.
Sergeant James Muldowney (47) of Greenville, Calta, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, was charged last August and is accused of stealing a quantity of cash at a property in Ardnacassa, Longford, on September 29, 2021.
He is also charged with allegedly having attempted to obstruct the course of justice during an incident in Roscommon Town in January 2024.
Also read: Longford gardaí launch investigation after man in his 80s struck by car
Barrister Niall Flynn, representing both accused men who are serving members of An Garda Siochana, informed Judge Dunphy yesterday he was not in a position to proceed with the matters and more time was needed.
The legal representative said Garda Carroll was present in court, while Sergeant Muldowney had been excused from attending the preliminary hearing.
He said both are serving members of An Garda Siochana.
Judge Dunphy decided to adjourn the case for arraignment until May 19 next and he set bail for both men with the same terms and conditions apllied.
Also read: Gardaí arrest and charge man in connection with Longford stabbing incident
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