The Government's announced an independent inquiry into the bugging claims at the Garda Ombudsman Commission headquarters.
Both sides of the coalition were unhappy at the daily revelations and felt there was a need to draw a line under the situation so the cabinet this morning decided to set up an investigation.
Government ministers agreed that a retired high court judge will be asked to conduct an inquiry and to bring clarity to the issues of recent weeks.
The exact terms of reference have yet to be decided but the government says these will be to ensure credibility and trust are restored to all involved.
Seperately the Justice Committee of the Oireachtas is being asked to look at the legislation around GSOC and to see if it can be enhanced.
