The Disclosures Tribunal has heard that two diaries contradict the recollection of John Barrett about a comment made to "go after" Maurice McCabe at the O’Higgins Commission.

An attempt to introduce the Garda handling of an historic abuse allegation made against whistleblower Sgt Maurice McCabe at the O’Higgins Commission was made solely for the purpose of embarrassing the sergeant, the Charleton Tribunal has been told.

Gardaí are investigating a number of complaints of sexual harassment and bullying made by members of the force against colleagues.

THERE is currently just one Traveller serving in the entire garda force, it emerged yesterday.