Lawyers for whistleblower Maurice McCabe have demanded that the Garda Commissioner be removed from her post.

They have written to the Justice Minister explaining why Nóirín O'Sullivan shouldn't be working during the Disclosure Tribunal.

Their reasons include the fact that she has access to full Garda resources in preparation for what is a personal case.

Irish Examiner journalist Mick Clifford, who broke the story, says the letter may have a real impact: