O'Higgins report 'leaves questions of accountability in An Garda Síochána'

The O'Higgins report into how gardaí investigated complaints made by whistleblower Maurice McCabe raises serious concerns of accountability within the force, argues Michael Clifford. ​

By Michael Clifford

On page 27 of the O’Higgins report, retired judge Mr Justice Kevin C. O’Higgins has this to say about how the gardaí initially investigated complaints by Sergeant Maurice McCabe: