Tanaiste: Garda Commissioner has 'full confidence' of the Government

Tanaiste Francis Fitzgerald says the Garda Commissioner has the “full confidence” of Government and must be given fair process in answering claims about an alleged smear campaign, writes political correspondent Juno McEnroe.

The Dail is today set to debate a fresh inquiry into allegations that commissioner Noirin O'Sullivan and her predecessor led a campaign to undermine and discredit whistleblower Sgt Maurice McCabe.