Helen McEntee: I have always adhered to the legislation on whistleblowers

Helen McEntee: 'It is very easy for claims to be made knowing that, because of the legislation itself, I can't comment on, nor should I comment on any protected disclosure.' File picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Helen McEntee has insisted that she has always followed whistleblower legislation and is now not in a position to comment on allegations against her.

The former justice minister has come under increasing pressure in recent days following an RTÉ documentary about garda whistleblowers.