Michael Clifford: Cock-up or conspiracy, it’s time to come clean about Maurice McCabe claims

Without a full explanation from the HSE and gardaí about their handling of the Maurice McCabe claims, public confidence in both agencies will drain away, says Michael Clifford.

On Saturday, Lorraine and Maurice McCabe turned on their TV to find that the HSE was apologising to them.

The apology was part of a statement issued by the HSE in explanation of the horror visited on the McCabe family over false allegations of child sexual abuse.