Garda statement awaits ‘political nod’

There are growing signs the expected statement from the Garda commissioner over the O’Higgins transcripts is awaiting a “political” green light.

Intense high-level talks continued yesterday — but it is not clear when Nóirín O’Sullivan will issue a response. Transparency International Ireland has called for an inquiry by the Garda Inspectorate into the treatment of Garda whistle-blowers, including Sergeant Maurice McCabe.

A spokeswoman for the inspectorate said there were “no immediate plans” to conduct such an investigation.