McCabe smear: Fitzgerald refuses to clarify what she knew of planned campaign

Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald has refused to say if she was aware of a plan to attack the character of Garda whistle-blower Maurice McCabe when she was minister for justice.

McCabe smear: Fitzgerald refuses to clarify what she knew of planned campaign

Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald has refused to say if she was aware of a plan to attack the character of Garda whistle-blower Maurice McCabe when she was Minister for Justice, writes Juno McEnroe.

Ms Fitzgerald’s unwillingness to clarify what she or justice officials knew about attempts to smear Mr McCabe has reignited a controversy that has dogged this administration.

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