Gda Flavin had denied 22 allegations that he had attempted to pervert the course of justice by trying to frustrate criminal prosecutions against individuals, including for driving without insurance.

Tom Flavin, (51), Rathkeale Garda Station, Co Limerick, went on trial before Limerick Circuit Criminal Court on May 27th accused of 22 counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Evidence is continuing in the trial of a Limerick Garda who is accused of “sorting out” potential prosecutions for motorists who were stopped by gardaí and found without their driving license or motor insurance.