LATEST: Taoiseach confirms Zappone took 'correct course of action' in not divulging Tusla file

Latest: A spokesperson for the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, has said Ms Zappone took "absolutely the correct course of action" in not revealing any of the details of the Tusla file on Seargean Maurice McCabe.

LATEST: Taoiseach confirms Zappone took 'correct course of action' in not divulging Tusla file
  • FF Justice Spokesman insists he mentioned Tusla file to Justice Minister on Wednesday evening
  • Justice Minister claims she had been unaware of the file until learning of it through the media last Thursday
  • The McCabe family has rejected the apology issued by the HSE yesterday saying it was not good enough
  • Sinn Féin have called for a general election and will table motion of no confidence in the Government this week
  • Fianna Fáil will abstain from the motion, but will not be 'pulling the plug' on the Government
  • Taoiseach Enda Kenny has not ruled out a criminal investigation into the affair
  • Garda Commissioner restates her innocence
  • FF's Jim O'Callaghan says failure to resolve dispute over false Tusla file could mean the end of Government
  • Katherine Zappone reveals she told Taoiseach of McCabe meeting before a Cabinet meeting last week
  • The Children's Minister Katherine Zappone announces inquiry into Tusla protocol around child abuse cases
  • Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil and Labour have backed Mr McCabe's calls for a full public inquiry.
  • Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin to discuss best way of resolving Maurice McCabe affair tomorrow

Update 10.35pm: The Taoiseach Enda Kenny will speak with Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin tomorrow to discuss the best way to seek the truth over the Maurice McCabe affair.

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