Social worker tells Charleton Tribunal false sex abuse allegations had 'absolutely nothing to do with gardaí'

A witness has told the Charleton Tribunal that gardaí had nothing to do with the errors which lead to a file containing false allegations of sexual abuse against garda whistleblower Sgt Maurice McCabe.

The tribunal is examining claims that allegations of sexual abuse were used as part of a campaign to smear and undermine the reputation of Sgt McCabe.