Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe ‘right in belief he was set up’

Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe had reason to believe he was being “set up” by members of An Garda Síochána , the O’Higgins report into allegations of garda malpractice has ruled.

The report, which has been delivered to the Department of Justice, reserves high praise for Sergeant McCabe, saying he is a “person who acted out of genuine and legitimate concern” and that the commission “unreservedly accepts his bona fides”.

Former High Court judge Kevin O’Higgins went on to state that the sergeant “had shown courage and performed a genuine public service at considerable personal cost. For this, he is due the gratitude of not only the general public but An Garda Síochána.”