When interviewed on Saturday with Claire Byrne, on RTE 1 on May 10 Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte, stated: "Sgt Maurice Mc Cabe came to him first in 2008 to whistleblow" and "he did not know that Sgt. Mc Cabe was writing to the Minister for Justice. Mr Alan Shatter".

WELL, that’s sorted then. Everything has changed. The publication of the Guerin report into allegations made by Sergeant Maurice McCabe has ushered in a new era. From here on, An Garda Siochána will be properly accountable. Whistleblowers will be listened to.

The head of the biggest Garda representative association has claimed politicians were responsible for the removal of Martin Callinan as Garda Commissioner.