Queries for Kenny on role in Callinan’s departure

The Taoiseach is to come under sustained pressure in the Dáil this week to explain his role in the resignation of Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan after associates of the former police boss claimed he was shafted for political reasons.

Fianna Fáil plans to use a debate on a motion of no-confidence in Justice Minister Alan Shatter to expose the gaps in Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s explanation of why he sent a top official from the Department of Justice to Mr Callinan’s home last Monday night.

The Labour Party said it has “no reason to doubt” the Taoiseach’s version of events or the statement issued by Mr Callinan on Tuesday morning in which he said he was retiring.