Partner of garda whistleblower accepts gardaí did not manipulate Tusla into investigating her family

The partner of a garda whistleblower says she accepts there is no basis for believing gardaí manipulated Tusla into investigating her family and children, the Charleton Tribunal has heard.

Marisa Simms told the tribunal today she had previously believed there was an abuse of authority based on the fact that there was a "coincidence" in which she was contacted by Tusla shortly after she withdrew a statement making complaints against her partner, Garda Keith Harrison, in January 2014.