No inquiry ordered by department

No independent probe or assessment of whistleblower Sgt Maurice McCabe’s complaints about gardaí was ordered by Department of Justice officials, the Guerin report has concluded.

Investigating barrister Seán Guerin also concluded that there was a “near-total absence” of written advice by officials for then-minister Alan Shatter on his responsibilities in addressing Sgt McCabe’s concerns.

Despite numerous letters and requests for an independent inquiry by Sgt McCabe, the department carried out no assessment of his claims.