Nóirín O’Sullivan gave evidence on McCabe claims

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Former Garda commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan gave evidence to the Charleton tribunal in Dublin on 24 January 2018, according to a report published that day. She said deliberate and selective media leaks about the O’Higgins commission were intended to damage her position and reputation. The tribunal was examining whether she had used unjustified grounds to try to discredit whistleblower Sgt Maurice McCabe. Ms O’Sullivan said the commission’s confidential proceedings limited her ability to respond to reports suggesting she had instructed lawyers to attack Sgt McCabe’s integrity.

She also said inaccurate reports had left her politically isolated and led to calls for her to consider her position. Her examination continued, with Sgt McCabe’s counsel questioning her about the allegations.