More than 70 per cent of people think the Garda Commissioner should resign or step aside, according to a new poll.
The Irish Times Ipsos MRBI survey says 34 per cent of people think Nóirín O’Sullivan should resign now.
A further 37 per cent said she should step aside until the Charlton Inquiry completes its investigation.
Almost half of people – 49 per cent – say their confidence in An Garda Siochana has been affected by the revelations about whistleblower Maurice McCabe.