Conflicting accounts from Zappone and Kenny in McCabe’s case

The Children’s Minister has given a conflicting account of when the Taoiseach first became aware that Tusla had involvement in Sgt Maurice McCabe’s case.

The latest twist raises further questions about what the Government knew about the scandal and is set to put additional pressure on what is already a weak minority government.

Minister for Children Katherine Zappone has revealed that Enda Kenny knew about Tusla’s involvement in the whistleblower’s case before last Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting.