Pressure on Government for external judge-led Gsoc probe

It has emerged that a senior Gsoc investigator  lives near Hutch’s relative, which led to them striking up a friendship. Although he may not have committed any offence, senior sources were expecting some form of Garda investigation into the matter. Picture: Sam Boal/PA 

Pressure is mounting on the Government to instigate an external, judge-led investigation amid concerns over the integrity of the Gsoc, the Garda watchdog.

A “crisis of confidence” has emerged, according to the Garda Representative Association, following the resignation of a senior investigator at Gsoc.