Luke Rochford
Irelandpolice officerMale5.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Luke Rochford is a Garda who became known for his role as a whistleblower, having raised allegations regarding irregularities in the firearms section of An Garda Síochána. His concerns, including the potential dangers of defective holsters, were highlighted during a recent parliamentary debate, shedding light on issues within the police force related to the treatment of whistleblowers and the management of protected disclosures.
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Garda Luke Rochford, a former armourer, alleged he was poorly treated for lodging protected disclosures.
RTÉ pulls Garda whistleblower investigation programme from its streaming service – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-18
Former Garda armourer Luke Rochford was before the courts on criminal charges.
Serious Garda allegations amplified by RTÉ Investigates – what happens next? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-17
Luke Rochford joined the Garda force as an armourer in 2018.
Senior member of Garda whistleblower unit ‘broken’ by management’s treatment of him – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-17Garda armourer Luke Rochford was arrested and made allegations of irregularities related to the firearms section.
Helen McEntee accused of acting ‘without legal authority’ in Garda whistleblower case – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-17
