Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013
805. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will carry out a separate investigation into the termination of fixed charge notices where the comment box was left blank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45963/13]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, the Garda Síochána provided two reports relating to the Fixed charge Processing System, namely the report of 28 March 2013 prepared by Assistant Commissioner John O'Mahoney of his examination into the allegations of irregularities in the operation of the Fixed Charge Processing System, and the report of April 2013 from the Garda Professional Standards Unit which looked at the processes and systems in this area. These two reports recommended a number of changes aimed at ensuring that any deficiencies highlighted in the system are addressed and all administrative procedures are correctly and rigidly followed throughout the Force in relation to the cancellation of fixed charge notices. In addition, the C&AG report of October 2013 also covered the operation of the system and recommended that all terminations are supported by appropriate documentary evidence. I do not see a need for further investigation into the matter at this point in time.
