The former Garda Confidential reicpient has slammed the political oppositon for revealing parts of a confidential discussion held with a Garda.

Oliver Connolly says the 'posturing' of politicians who revealed experts of taped conversations has trampled on the rights of him and his family.

He's said he won't confirm if the excerpts read into the Dáil record are accurate.

Our political correspondent Gavan Reilly reports.