Michael Clifford examines some of the issues surrounding the O’Higgins Inquiry into claims of garda malpractice as its cental figure, the whistleblower Sgt Maurice McCabe, undertakes a judicial review to reduce the financial burden on him.

The Revenue Commissioners' annual report for 2002 has revealed that 80 investigations arising out of revelations at the Flood and Moriarty tribunals are currently underway.