Whistleblower welcomes O’Sullivan appointment as Garda Commissioner

Whistleblower Sergeant Maurice McCabe has welcomed the appointment of Noirín O’Sullivan as Garda commissioner, saying she had a "positive attitude" to reform.

The man who exposed the penalty points abuses, which contributed to the fall of former commissioner Martin Callinan, said he felt the new boss would implement the necessary changes.

The Garda Representative Association said the “cream always rises” and Ms O’Sullivan’s appointment sent a clear message that the leadership could be found inside the force.