Garda whistleblower review may become a full inquiry

The review into the alleged mistreatment of garda whistleblowers could be widened into a full-blown inquiry, Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald’s office has said.

Pressure is growing for the review of the treatment of garda whistleblowers to include other gardaí who have raised allegations of malpractice.

Retired judge Iarfhlaith O’Neill has been asked to examine the latest allegations. These include claims by Superintendent Dave Taylor that senior gardaí orchestrated a smear campaign against whistleblower Sgt Maurice McCabe.