Dáil debates
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Issuing of fixed ticket charges and exercise of Garda discretion: Statements
7:35 pm
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source
The letter continues:
In fact, I believe it was a genuine attempt to help me. While in this case I believe I would have had a very strong argument for having the points removed, it does not change the fact the system used is open to some. This must change.I do not believe Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan was particularly open and transparent. I recollect this brouhaha all arose-----
If at the end of this process [I do not know what process the Deputy is referring to] it is decided that I should in fact have received penalty points, then I am asking you, as Minister for Justice, to have them applied to my licence. In order for the more substantive issue of penalty points removed to be dealt with, it is essential that the system be devised that is open and transparent. The current system does not come close.
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