The Taoiseach says the documents he received from the Fianna Fail leader concerning alleged misconduct within the gardai contain 'serious allegations'.
Enda Kenny says the claims of garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe are now being examined and will be acted on.
In a speech to business leaders this afternoon, Mr. Kenny says the allegations are very grave and he has encouraged anyone with any other information to come forward.
Yesterday Micheal Martin passed documents to the Taoiseach that he had been given by the whistleblower Maurice McCabe.
These documents claim to show that gardai failed to properly investigate serious crimes between 2007 and 2009 including a murder.
The Taoiseach has promised a full examination, saying he has a duty to do so and that he will deal with it in the interest of our State, our country and our people.
Micheál Martin yesterday revealed he obtained documents after meeting Sergeant McCabe, which contain evidence alleging gardaí failed to properly investigate serious crimes.
Mr. Martin, along with eight Independent TDs, say the position of the Justice Minister is untenable.
The Taoiseach said today he has no intention of 'playing politics' with an issue as serious as this.
