A serving garda in Donegal has been accused of making a ‘false statement’.
A case, involving Garda Ian Oates, was mentioned briefly at Buncrana District Court.
The 41-year-old was not present when the case was called. He was represented by solicitor, Mr Patsy Gallagher
Garda Oates is accused that he did knowingly make a false statement, tending to show that an offence had been committed.
The date of the alleged offence is December 9, 2020, at a location unknown within the State.
No further details were given when the matter was called before Judge Éiteáin Cunningham.
The case, which will be prosecuted by the State Solicitor’s Office, was adjourned to later in 2024.
Garda Oates works in the Buncrana Garda District.