'Gardaí right now are like the cat with 9 lives - they're up to life 14'

Latest: While a Commission of Investigation is to examine whether there was a smear campaign against Sergeant Maurice McCabe, the Government insists the Garda Commissioner has its full confidence.

Update 1pm: While a Commission of Investigation is to examine whether there was a smear campaign against Sergeant Maurice McCabe, the Government insists the Garda Commissioner has its full confidence.

However Cormac Lucey, former advisor in the Department of Justice, believes Noirín O'Sullivan needs to go.