An investigation has begun after images of child pornography were allegedly discovered on a computer in Garda Headquarters, it has been reported this afternoon.
In a statement, the Garda Siochana said an investigation was being carried out by the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation into allegations under the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act, 1998.
However, the statement did not confirm that the incident occurred at Garda Headquarters or that a garda officer who works in an administration department had been questioned and his house searched.
The statement said a number of items have been seized for examination and that a file is currently being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.