Garda chief Nóirín O’Sullivan called on to resign

There is an “immediate crisis of trust and confidence” in the Garda Commissioner, Nóirín O’Sullivan, who has been called to resign her position by Opposition TDs.

Serious questions remain for the commissioner over attempts to undermine Garda whistleblower Sgt Maurice McCabe at the O’Higgins Commission of Investigation into Garda malpractice, the Dáil heard last night.

Last week, the Irish Examiner revealed that documents to the O’Higgins inquiry showed Ms O’Sullivan’s legal team claimed Sgt McCabe was motivated by “malice” when he high- lighted malpractice in the force — while praising his actions in public.