The Transport Minister is calling on the Garda Commissioner to withdraw his "disgusting" remark made in relation to the actions of the Garda whistleblowers.
Leo Varadkar says that while he has full confidence in Martin Callinan, he says he isn't above criticism.
Meanwhile the Chairman of the Road Safety Authority is calling on the Justice Minister and Garda Commissioner to apologise to the whistleblowers.
Our News Correspondent Fergal O'Brien reports: