Whistleblowers: Garda warned off pursuing claim of sexual harassment

Further dramatic claims have emerged about a second Garda whistleblower who was warned about the consequences of pursuing an allegation of sexual harassment within the force.

The details emerged during several hours of debate as opposition deputies rounded on Justice Minister Alan Shatter and called on him and the Garda Commissioner to resign.

The latest row comes after almost three weeks of controversies surrounding the minister and gardaí. A barrister-led review this week was also announced into claims by whistleblower Sgt Maurice McCabe about Garda malpractice.