After yesterday's verdict the Garda Press Office said it was the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions which had decided to take the case against the Kerry footballer.
The Garda statement said the case was investigated and a file was submitted to the DPP. "Upon his direction, proceedings were taken and the evidence heard in court. The court adjudicated on the matter. Questions concerning the decision to take proceedings are a matter for the DPP."
Aidan O'Mahony was accompanied in court by his sister Nora and former Kerry selector Ger O'Keeffe.
As a student garda he had been suspended for the past 12 months and could not continue with the third of the four phases of his course because of the allegations.
Afterwards his solicitor Pádraig O'Connell said his client was extremely pleased with the decision of the court.
"It is a full and total vindication of his plea of innocence. He has experienced a very difficult time since the alleged offences and sees the judgment of Judge O'Connor as a total exoneration of his conduct on the occasion in question." Mr O'Connell said it was Mr O'Mahony's intention to return to the Garda training college immediately and pursue his training course to its conclusion. He would also make every effort to bring back the Sam Maguire trophy to Kerry.
"There was not a stateable case to be brought against Mr O'Mahony. It appears that his status as a trainee garda and prominent Kerry footballer were contributory factors to the prosecution."
Mr O'Connell indicated there would be no further proceedings by his client over the matter.