The operator of a bingo hall in Cork has sued the Garda and the State for damages, including aggravated and exemplary damages, arising from a number of allegedly “vindictive” Garda raids on the premises.
Omega Leisure Ltd, operating as Rock Bingo Club, has alleged gardaí continued to raid its premises at Deanrock, Togher, despite a High Court finding of December 9th that its activities were lawful.
Four raids were carried out in January last, it said.
Omega has sought documents from the State concerning what advice was provided by it to Supt Barry.
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He had told Mr Justice Frank Clarke that the the searches were based on advice the company was trading without a lawful licence. The case is fixed for March 29th.