Talks sought over fresh garda claims

Garda whistleblower John Wilson has sought a meeting with the newly appointed justice minister over fresh claims of Garda misconduct.

The retired garda’s request for face-to-face talks with Frances Fitzgerald comes as the Government yesterday said the new claims were “very serious” and would be dealt with promptly.

Despite the pledge, Leo Varadkar, the transport minister, warned it was now clear that the Department of Justice was not fit for purpose and that An Garda Síochána was in crisis.