The Tanaiste says the Justice Minister did not mislead the Dail about the alleged bugging of the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission.
Eamon Gilmore's comments come amid renewed calls today for an independent inquiry into the spying claims.
Meanwhile the Social Protection Minister says it's important that Alan Shatter clarifies all of the issues relating to the GSOC controversy.
Our News Correspondent Fergal O'Brien reports:
