Mick Clifford

Allegations against former garda commissioner have been dismissed by tribunal

John McGuinness asserts protected disclosures law has been an ‘utter failure’

Multiple claims made on basis of evidence tribunal has shown to be questionable

Journalist says inquiry unlikely to have began if Supt Taylor did not encounter difficulties

Philip Boucher Hayes tells tribunal ‘pure gut instinct’ made him believe whistleblower was innocent

Martin Callinan to be quizzed over alleged attempts to blacken Maurice McCabe’s name

Tribunal hears Supt Dave Taylor ‘hawked around lies to politicians and journalists’

Ex-Garda press chief tells tribunal some of McCabe’s account of 2016 meeting incorrect

McGuinness, Clifford and McCabe say Taylor told them he sent texts in smear campaign

Former Garda press chief says he and Martin Callinan decided which reporters to contact

Chairman says ‘chasm’ has opened between positions of Sgt McCabe and Supt Taylor

Fine Gael must beware not to look like a jaded band obsessing over a new lead singer while the audience has already left the gig

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GRA member says he doesn’t know how young gardaí survive on the current pay