using the Garda descriptor while off duty?

Willfarman · 10-02-2017 10:53PM

Badly Drunk Boy wrote: »

'Mobile' links annoy me. As do non-comments using them.

Or "Shoot them all and let God sort them out!!" Same thing...

The catchphrase of a certain little Britain character comes to mind.

Victor · 10-02-2017 11:16PM

Slicemeister wrote: »

I've met a lot of new customers who are very quick to tell me all about the force when in actual fact all i wanna do is get on with my job.

Is that you Darth?

Eggonyerface · 10-02-2017 11:49PM

Slicemeister wrote: »

I've met a lot of new customers who are very quick to tell me all about the force when in actual fact all i wanna do is get on with my job.

Do you work in a lightsaber shop?

Edit.. Beaten too it

washman3 · 11-02-2017 11:46AM

Does this guy now automatically lose his job because of this conviction.?
I would think there is a complete zero tolerance for this in the force.

My name is URL · 11-02-2017 11:56AM

Can't see him not losing his job after lying to gardai and a judge, let alone beating two women

oneilla · 11-02-2017 12:29PM

Arsemageddon wrote: »

Are strippers still strippers when they're not at work?

Are firewomen still firewomen?

Are lollypop men still lollypop men?

sligojoek · 11-02-2017 01:33PM

oneilla wrote: »

Arsemageddon wrote: »

Are strippers still strippers when they're not at work?

Are firewomen still firewomen?

Are lollypop men still lollypop men?

Ask the ombudsman.

fineso.mom · 11-02-2017 02:19PM

sligojoek wrote: »

Ask the ombudsman.

What if it's outside of office hours? Is he still the ombudsmen?

FTA69 · 11-02-2017 02:59PM

Gets himself shot trying to buy coke at all hours in New Orleans and then batters two women while off his head. What a charmer.

Willfarman · 27-07-2018 09:18PM

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/garda-has-convictions-for-assaulting-two-young-women-in-row-over-15-fee-successfully-overturned-37161184.html You wouldn’t see this kind of farce in the script of fair city.

Dial Hard · 27-07-2018 09:32PM

Opened this thread, read first post. Got confused.

I was only in Florida last week, how did I not hear about this?

*opens attachment*

Since when is New Orleans in Florida???

*looks at date of first post*

Ah.

*skips to most recent post*

*still has absolutely no idea why this thread is even here*

washman3 · 28-07-2018 12:25AM

Willfarman wrote: »

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/garda-has-convictions-for-assaulting-two-young-women-in-row-over-15-fee-successfully-overturned-37161184.html You wouldn’t see this kind of farce in the script of fair city.

Confirms 'beyond all reasonable doubt' that this country is a Banana Republic.
The 'old boys club' still,and always has, looked after its own.
How this guy is allowed to continue to serve as a law enforcement officer is beyond belief.

Atlantic Dawn · 28-07-2018 12:45AM

washman3 wrote: »

How this guy is allowed to continue to serve as a law enforcement officer is beyond belief.

Statistic wise our police force is the best in the wurdled for statistics of actual imprisonment as a result of bad behaviour, I can find no police force on the face of the entire earth with less.

_Kaiser_ · 28-07-2018 12:49AM

washman3 wrote: »

Confirms 'beyond all reasonable doubt' that this country is a Banana Republic.
The 'old boys club' still,and always has, looked after its own.
How this guy is allowed to continue to serve as a law enforcement officer is beyond belief.

AGS and the judiciary as groups are fundamentally broken in this country.

It's not bad enough that we see ridiculously lenient sentences and no jail time at all for serious crimes, but how the judge in this case can overturn the conviction saying:

"I have a doubt which is a reasonable doubt," he said.

"That is not to say that I am disbelieving the three young (female) occupants of the car.

"But there is a residual doubt concerning the guilt of Mr Hanrahan."

Judge Teehan allowed the appeal and overturned the two convictions for assault causing harm.

He specifically cited claims by the two women that Ms Kelly had been subjected to around six blows, Mr Hanrahan's evidence that just a single blow was struck and the medical evidence submitted.

... noting that the Garda is over 6ft and the victim is 5'3 and of slight build, apparently it's "ok" that he alleges he "only" hit her once sure! :rolleyes:

This is another case of the too-cozy relationship between key organs of the State and another reason why neither are fit for purpose at this point.

Allinall · 28-07-2018 12:51AM

washman3 wrote: »

Confirms 'beyond all reasonable doubt' that this country is a Banana Republic.
The 'old boys club' still,and always has, looked after its own.
How this guy is allowed to continue to serve as a law enforcement officer is beyond belief.

Why wouldn’t he be allowed to carry on in his job?

Atlantic Dawn · 28-07-2018 12:57AM

Allinall wrote: »

Why wouldn’t he be allowed to carry on in his job?

Yes it's Ireland after all.

r93kaey5p2izun · 28-07-2018 01:08AM

What a track record this poor hapless lad has. Trouble seems to follow him around both on and off duty. Very unfortunate.

The Crowman · 28-07-2018 01:19AM

"Mr Hanrahan's evidence". What evidence?

Donald Trump · 28-07-2018 03:10AM

The poor chap

Why wasn't he awarded a quarter million or so for injuries he received?

In the line of duty and all

PTSD and all that as well

Willfarman · 28-07-2018 09:56AM

I know there is a level of police corruption in any given country but this really sickens me to the pit of my stomach.

JustJoe7240 · 28-07-2018 10:06AM

Willfarman wrote: »

I know there is a level of police corruption in any given country but this really sickens me to the pit of my stomach.

Agreed, What a f**ing scumbag.

washman3 · 28-07-2018 11:14AM

Allinall wrote: »

Why wouldn’t he be allowed to carry on in his job?

Are you for real.??
In case you haven't noticed this guy is a serving member of AGS.
That happens to be the organization tasked with PROTECTING citizens of this state, not violently attacking them while pissed drunk at 4am on a dark country road.
Maybe you're unaware of the evidence produced at the original trial.
One woman had clumps of hair pulled out (these were found on the ground by the Garda who attended the scene after the 999 call) She was punched and kicked in the face while on the ground, later requiring 510 euro of dental treatment. Other 2 girls confirmed this happened.
Second girl came to help her and was punched twice in the face.
A passing motorist stopped to help when he saw him dragging a girl by the hair.
This 'reasonable doubt' scenario comes into play because the accused claims he 'only' punched the girl once and not 6 to 8 times. In other words, its ok for a man of over 6 foot to punch a girl of a little more that 5 foot. Basically, the judge has branded all 3 girls, the other witness, and the investigating Garda as liars.
The 'self defence' claim holds no water as he could simply have walked away, or even ran, into the darkness if he felt threatened.
This verdict stinks and if possible be re-appealed, and certainly needs to be highlighted by the politicans serving North Tipperary.

Willfarman · 28-07-2018 05:43PM

Can an appeal be overturned?

Sal Butamol · 28-07-2018 07:46PM

I loved that movie they made about this lad. Don Cheadle was in it and all

paw patrol · 28-07-2018 07:50PM

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

... noting that the Garda is over 6ft and the victim is 5'3 and of slight build, apparently it's "ok" that he alleges he "only" hit her once sure! :rolleyes:

This is another case of the too-cozy relationship between key organs of the State and another reason why neither are fit for purpose at this point.

I worked in a bar before as a student.
I've seen slight and short women attack bouncers on more than a few occasions. Some women seem to thrive on the unwritten rule that they can't be hit no matter what they do.

Not commenting directly on this case but their respective sizes shouldn't be a factor in believing his story (or not) .

paw patrol · 28-07-2018 07:52PM

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/garda-has-convictions-for-assaulting-two-young-women-in-row-over-15-fee-successfully-overturned-37161184.html

"If I could take it all back I would. It's easily the worst thing that has ever happened to me.

he was fcuking shot before in the US....and an assault charge is worse??

I'd hang him for such lies alone.

jbt123 · 28-07-2018 08:21PM

washman3 wrote: »

Are you for real.??
In case you haven't noticed this guy is a serving member of AGS.
That happens to be the organization tasked with PROTECTING citizens of this state, not violently attacking them while pissed drunk at 4am on a dark country road.
Maybe you're unaware of the evidence produced at the original trial.
One woman had clumps of hair pulled out (these were found on the ground by the Garda who attended the scene after the 999 call) She was punched and kicked in the face while on the ground, later requiring 510 euro of dental treatment. Other 2 girls confirmed this happened.
Second girl came to help her and was punched twice in the face.
A passing motorist stopped to help when he saw him dragging a girl by the hair.
This 'reasonable doubt' scenario comes into play because the accused claims he 'only' punched the girl once and not 6 to 8 times. In other words, its ok for a man of over 6 foot to punch a girl of a little more that 5 foot. Basically, the judge has branded all 3 girls, the other witness, and the investigating Garda as liars.
The 'self defence' claim holds no water as he could simply have walked away, or even ran, into the darkness if he felt threatened.
This verdict stinks and if possible be re-appealed, and certainly needs to be highlighted by the politicans serving North Tipperary.

Not a chance the politicians will touch this. Cowards will always defend and stick by cowards.

The guy is a fcuking thug. The decision on appeal stinks to high heaven.

using the Garda descriptor while off duty?

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