Dáil hears Garda chief led Maurice McCabe smear claims

Pressure is growing on Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan to step aside following further allegations she directed a smear campaign against whistleblower Sergeant Maurice McCabe.

As the Government published the terms of reference of a commission of inquiry, opposition parties demanded Ms O’Sullivan step aside for the duration of the investigation.

Labour leader Brendan Howlin went further, claiming Ms O’Sullivan’s position was untenable. Earlier, in the Dáil he accused the commissioner of spreading allegations of sex crimes against Sgt McCabe.