Murphy report Garda phone line gets 50 to 60 calls

THERE have been 50 to 60 calls to a dedicated Garda phone line set up to deal with complaints arising from the Murphy report.

Experienced detectives attached to the Garda’s specialist sex crimes unit have been tasked to investigate the calls.

However, it is not clear how many, if any, of the calls will lead to criminal investigations as many are believed to be from people making general criticisms of the Church and gardaí.