Aontú has threatened to table a motion of no confidence in Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee unless she comes before the Dáil to answer questions about her time as Justice Minister and her handling of protected disclosures by gardaí.
It follows an RTÉ Investigates documentary featuring four current and former gardaí, including allegations that whistleblowers were punished and forced out of the force.
A protected disclosure concerning faulty holsters and ammunition was sent to Ms McEntee in September 2023, before being referred back to An Garda Síochána.
Ms McEntee has insisted she always acted in accordance with whistleblower legislation and legal advice, but Aontú says she must account for her handling of the case.
Deputy Tóibín joined us on The Agenda this morning to discuss the controversy and why his party believes the minister must answer questions in the Dáil.
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