Watchdog to probe ‘malice’ claims by two senior gardaí

The Garda Ombudsman is to investigate claims two senior officers misrepresented a 2008 meeting with whistle-blower Maurice McCabe to the O’Higgins commission by alleging he was motivated by malice.

Watchdog to probe ‘malice’ claims by two senior gardaí
Thu, 26 May, 2016 - 01:00
Daniel McConnell

- Additional reporting by Elaine Loughlin

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