Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have initial details in respect of that issue. The Garda has started an urgent examination of how many cases are involved. In the first instance, every one of those individuals who are involved broke the law. Clearly, inappropriate action was taken. People had paid a fine and subsequently received summonses. Clearly, this issue must be dealt with. I will put as much information as I possibly can before the House. I do not have any information at present on whether this situation arose in terms of any criminal charge other than the one that the Deputy has mentioned.

However, it is important that confidence be maintained in the penalty points approach. I am very concerned about what happened. It was an administrative, procedural error. Thankfully, it has now been realised that this was happening. Action will be taken to deal with the matter where points have been added to people's licenses inappropriately.

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