Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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Given what we all now know about penalty points, can Mr. Finn give an absolute 100% guarantee that anybody who ever made a genuine error like this one was definitely issued this second letter? I know of a number of people concerned who claim that they did not get such a letter. I would like to know that this is being reviewed as part of the current process, that such cases do not go straight to court, and that the second notices were indeed issued. Anyone could make a genuine error, I do it myself. A person is rushing and makes a mistake in filling out a form. People deserve the chance to fix such errors but I am concerned that some people are saying they never had such a chance. I do not think it is the fault of the office in Thurles, as it is possible that some forms never reached them. Is Mr. Finn certain that every form definitely did? As part of the ongoing process, can he please make sure that there are checks and balances in place to make sure that the forms get back to Thurles and that the scenarios I mention do not happen.