Former garda sergeant awarded lump sum and legal costs in bullying case
Handling of child abuse complaint led to allegations

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The State Claims Agency has settled a lawsuit over an alleged campaign of harassment against a former garda who raised concerns about the handling of a child sexual abuse complaint.
The High Court case, taken by retired sergeant Paul Barry, involved claims that a senior officer tipped off one of two suspects in a case about his potential arrest and that another senior officer said the suspect would have to be “looked after
