Tribunal heard reference to Brendan Howlin in journalist’s memorandum

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The Charleton Tribunal saw a memorandum by journalist Alison O'Reilly recounting a meeting with solicitor Michael Keeley. In it, she said Mr Keeley referred to Brendan Howlin’s Dáil statement about information concerning an allegation against Sergeant Maurice McCabe and asked whether she was his source.

The memorandum recorded that Ms O'Reilly said no because she did not believe she was his source, as she had not told Mr Howlin she had direct information. The tribunal also heard disputed accounts involving journalists and information about Sgt McCabe.