Flanagan asked to explain ‘disgraceful’ answers

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has been asked to explain “disgraceful” answers to Labour’s Alan Kelly over the treatment of Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe.

Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl has sought answers from Mr Flanagan in relation to written answers he gave about what his department knew about the campaign to smear whistleblower Mr McCabe.

The matters are currently the subject of the Disclosures Tribunal.