Garda Whistleblower Discussed In Dail

The Tánaiste's expressed her full confidence in the Garda Commissioner following the latest whistleblower allegations.

But Frances Fitzgerald's refused to answer questions from the opposition in the Dáil, suggesting Noirín O'Sullivan 'step aside' while the matters are looked into. She's again refused to comment on the content of claims from whistleblowers, but acknowledged they are of the utmost seriousness and that the Attorney General's being consulted on how to proceed with a quick examination Meanwhile Wexford Independent TD Mick Wallace has told the Dáil the "dogs on the street" know there was a deliberate effort on the part of Commissioner O'Sullivan to undermine Garda Sergeant Maurice McCabe.