Misplaced indignation in whistleblower case

While the garda confidential recipient has directed his ire against opposition politicians, the media, and the whistleblower, he need only turn to the man who appointed him if he wants someone to blame, writes Michael Clifford

OLIVER CONNOLLY has done the State some service, but the statement he released yesterday does little service to his own reputation.

Connolly is the man who held the office known as the garda confidential recipient. He was fired a fortnight ago by his erstwhile buddy, Justice Minister Alan Shatter.