Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 16 May 2013

Public Accounts Committee

2011 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Chapter 26: Collection of Motor Taxation
Vote 20: An Garda Síochána

12:30 pm

Photo of Simon HarrisSimon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

When I was reading newspaper reports, one comment by a journalist caused concern for many: "Up to now, the practice has been to catch as many motorists as possible for minor offences as traffic gardaí are set targets for fines." Does the Commissioner agree with that assertion? The Garda Síochána has a very important job to do on road safety and the progress made is significant and important. Are people sent out with a directive to bring in a certain amount of revenue?

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