Former Garda Commissioner tells Charleton Tribunal 'disgusting' remark was not directed at whistleblowers

Former Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has told the Charleton Tribunal that his use of the word "disgusting" before a Public Accounts Committee hearing was "isolated and misconstrued" in media reports.

The tribunal is examining allegations by former garda press officer Supt David Taylor that he was directed by Mr Callinan to brief the media negatively on whistleblower Sgt Maurice McCabe.