Shatter to stand over handling of whistleblower’s complaints

Justice Minister Alan Shatter is expected to stand over his department’s handling of a Garda whistleblower’s complaints and make a statement to the Dáil tomorrow.

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore said yesterday the issue of how Sgt Maurice McCabe’s claims about Garda malpractice were handled was “being addressed as a matter of urgency”.

The handling of his complaints is also expected to be discussed by the Cabinet and comes amid opposition demands for a full, independent inquiry.