Department of Justice chief to be quizzed on Garda misconduct claims

Department of Justice secretary general Brian Purcell faces being quizzed by TDs this week over the mishandling of claims of misconduct against gardaí and the controversial resignation of the Garda commissioner.

His invitation to appear before an Oireachtas committee comes as the Cabinet today discusses plans for a full inquiry after last week’s publication of the damning Guerin Report on claims against gardaí.

New claims against gardaí continue to be submitted to TDs and the Cabinet will discuss how a commission of investigation into claims by Garda whistleblower Sgt Maurice McCabe will proceed.