Judge appointed to probe 'smear' campaign against Garda whistleblowers

Former High Court Judge Iarfhlaith O'Neill has been appointed to oversee an inquiry into allegations of a smear campaign against whistleblowers in the Gardaí.

A former High Court judge will investigate an alleged smear campaign against a Garda whistleblower, Frances Fitzgerald has confirmed.

In the latest in a string of controversies to rock the force, the Tanaiste and Justice Minister said Justice Iarfhlaith O'Neill will report back on his findings within six weeks.