Garda Reports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 February 2014

Thursday, 27 February 2014

Questions (277)

Micheál Martin

Question:

277. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the communications he has had with the Road Safety Authority in its investigation of the Garda inspectorate report on the penalty points corruption controversy; the steps he has taken on the issue; if he sent the report to the Department of Justice and Equality or if the Road Safety Authority contacted the Department of Justice and Equality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10079/14]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

I received a letter, dated 31 May 2013, from the Chairman of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) indicating that the Board had considered two reports from An Garda Síochána dealing with allegations of irregularities in the operation of the fixed charge notice and penalty points system. The reports referred to were the investigation conducted by Assistant Commissioner John O'Mahoney and the report undertaken by the Garda Professional Standards Unit.  

I forwarded the Chairman's letter to the Minister for Justice and Equality on 17 June 2013.  

I understand that the Garda Inspectorate Report into this matter has not yet been finalised.