Ceann Comhairle gives backing to Garda Commissioner
The Ceann Comhairle has given his backing to the Garda Commissioner describing her as "brave" and "courageous".
Noirín O'Sullivan spent several hours before the Oireachtas Justice Committee yesterday after revelations of a million fake breath tests and thousands prosecuted in court wrongly for road traffic offences.
The Government continues to express confidence in the Commissioners ability to lead the force - but several parties are drafting motions of no confidence in her.
Ceann Comhairle Sean O'Fearghail says no-one's good name should be "taken" without evidence:
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