Hayes: Govt did not 'stitch up' Callinan

Junior Finance Minister Brian Hayes has said he does not accept accusations that the Government "stitched up" the former Garda Commissioner.

Hayes: Govt did not 'stitch up' Callinan

Junior Finance Minister Brian Hayes has said he does not accept accusations that the Government "stitched up" the former Garda Commissioner.

He said it was "complete nonsense" to suggest that Martin Callinan was forced out, after reports that Department of Justice officials told Mr Callinan not to withdraw his "disgusting" remarks about the actions of Garda whistleblowers.

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