Investigation opened into holster of murdered Detective Garda Colm Horkan
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Fiosrú (Office of the Police Ombudsman)
Ireland
November 2026
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Fiosrú (Police Ombudsman) opened an investigation into the firearm holster used by the late Det Gda Colm Horkan. The investigation was requested by Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan. The move follows ongoing debates regarding whistleblower protections and ministerial oversight.
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