The Tánaiste has accused the opposition of being 'trigger happy' in demanding Commission's of Investigation.

Fianna Fáil has failed in an attempt to invite the Attorney General into the Seanad to speak on the Fennelly report.

The Dáil has passed a motion of confidence in the government, after three hours of debating the Fennelly report.

The Taoiseach has called on Micheál Martin to correct the record of the Dáil, and withdraw his claims that Enda Kenny sacked the Garda Commissioner.

The final report of the Fennelly Commission is understood to be close to completion and will be delivered to witnesses next week.