Higgins: Whistleblowers know suspects were framed

MEP Jim Higgins yesterday said he has brought what he considers "genuine" complaints from two garda whistleblowers to the attention of the Department of Justice and the new minister, Frances Fitzgerald.

The sitting Fine Gael MEP for Midlands-North West said he was “always cautious” when approached by apparent whistleblowers, adding he had “form” in revealing high-profile cases, particularly in Donegal.

He, along with Labour TD Brendan Howlin, first highlighted the Garda scandals in Donegal, which eventually resulted in the Morris Tribunal.