09/04/2013

Shatter To Review Penalty Points Report

A report from the Garda Commissioner over an investigation into allegations of the quashing of penalty points is to be reviewed by Minister for Justice Alan Shatter.

Shatter is understood to be seeking clarification in respect of parts of the report and was awaiting those.

Minister Shatter said when any legal issues arising from the report had been considered, he would bring the report to Cabinet.

(H/CD)


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