Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Inné foilsíodh tuairisc Cigireacht an Gharda Síochána faoin gconspóid pointí pionóis Tá sé soiléir ón tuarascáil sin go raibh fadhbanna móra ann sa chóras pointí phionóis.

Yesterday the report from the independent Garda Inspectorate clarified a number of matters concerning the penalty points issue. It is clear from the report that there is no evidence of corruption, which we all welcome, but there is evidence of severe sloppiness, to say the least. The one point that is clear is that without the persistence of whistleblowers, this issue would not have been exposed and the work that is under way today would not be happening. The overhaul of the current system is happening as a direct result of their input and work. This is why the refusal of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, to acknowledge their role is beyond belief. Chief Inspector Olson acknowledged the role of Sergeant Maurice McCabe, in particular. He stated he found the interview with Garda McCabe informative and that he found him credible. Senior gardaí who were interviewed have said the same. Despite this, the Minister for Justice and Equality is still stubbornly and defiantly refusing point blank to apologise to Sergeant McCabe for the comments he made in this House about his co-operation.

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