These days there would be precious few judges who would instinctively protect An Garda Síochána from scrutiny. Whether or not the same open, robust approach would inform big decisions that would have major repercussions for the executive is a matter of conjecture, writes Michael Clifford.

If the Garda Commissioner knew a false case was going to be made against Garda McCabe her position is untenable. If she didn’t, she still has questions to answer, writes Michael Clifford    

Going along with an attempt to impugn Garda Maurice McCabe’s character raises fundamental questions about the Commissioner’s attitude to him and his concerns, writes Michael Clifford.

What stands out is the treatment meted out to the whistleblower within the force, writes Michael Clifford

Enda Kenny had the pallor of one about to take a bungy jump under duress. He knew no more than the rest of us whether white smoke would spiral from the conclave, says Michael Clifford

Fr Paul Connell’s address can be interpreted as offensive, writes Michael Clifford