Opposition accuse Govt of 'spin' over partial leaks of O'Higgins report into Garda malpractice

Opposition parties have called on the Government to fully publish the O'Higgins report into malpractice among the Gardaí.

Opposition accuse Govt of 'spin' over partial leaks of O'Higgins report into Garda malpractice

Opposition parties have called on the Government to fully publish the O'Higgins report into malpractice among the Gardaí.

The Justice Minister has had the report for two weeks without publishing it, but parts have leaked to the media.

This has led opposition TDs to accuse the government of "spin" and "news management".

People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett says the report needs to be made public.

He said: "We have to get away from a politics where the issues are debated first in the media and the last place they are discussed is in the Dáil and the houses of the Oireachtas.

"We've just had spin and PR on all of the substantial stories, whether it's housing or health or the O'Higgins report and so many others. That has been the default position."

more courts articles

DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers
UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules
Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London

More in this section

Uisce Éireann preparing to draft plan to address Cork's wastewater needs over next 50 years  Uisce Éireann preparing to draft plan to address Cork's wastewater needs over next 50 years 
Irish boy blown away as David Attenborough writes to aspiring young wildlife photographer Irish boy blown away as David Attenborough writes to aspiring young wildlife photographer
House prices rose by more than 7% over last year House prices rose by more than 7% over last year
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited