Sergeant Maurice McCabe indicated to his bosses that he felt under “threat” from Nóirín O’Sullivan after her legal team told the O’Higgins inquiry that they were challenging his motivation in making complaints about corruption and malpractice.

Former commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan said she “never, ever” considered Sergeant Maurice McCabe to be malicious and said she had no reason to “challenge or impugn his integrity”.

Latest:Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald has said that this evening's statement from Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald in relation to her knowledge of Tusla's role in the scandal impacting Sgt Maurice McCabe is not credible.

The Garda Commissioner has issued a statement, saying she's legally barred from commenting about her evidence to the O'Higgins Commission.

Garda whistleblower Sergeant Maurice McCabe has taken sick leave from the force.