David Taylor’s claims come up against reporters’ brick wall

Two more crime correspondents yesterday told the Disclosures Tribunal that they were never briefed negatively by any gardaí about Sergeant Maurice McCabe.

Both had initially claimed journalistic privilege but on the day of their appearance changed their respective positions.

John Mooney from The Sunday Times and Eavan Murray of The Sun both adopted the same positions as their colleagues in The Irish Times, The Star, and the Mail On Sunday.