Shatter hails 'distinguished service' of retiring Callinan

The Justice Minister Alan Shatter has paid tribute to Martin Callinan.

Shatter hails 'distinguished service' of retiring Callinan
Tue, 25 Mar, 2014 - 19:12

The Justice Minister Alan Shatter has paid tribute to Martin Callinan.

The former Garda Commissioner took early retirement this morning after mounting pressure to withdraw the use of the word ‘disgusting’ in relation to the actions of Garda whistleblowers.

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