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15/05/2013
Report Finds No Evidence Of Garda Corruption
A report into alleged quashing of penalty points by garda officers has found no evidence of corruption.
The report, to be published today (Wednesday), concludes the no garda, or driver who had points removed from their license, has any criminal case to answer, and that no garda received any reward, monetary or otherwise.
However, the same report is also due to say that some garda did not follow procedure and were too “liberal” in complying with requests to terminate points.
It is understood that the may face disciplinary action.
(MH/CD)
The report, to be published today (Wednesday), concludes the no garda, or driver who had points removed from their license, has any criminal case to answer, and that no garda received any reward, monetary or otherwise.
However, the same report is also due to say that some garda did not follow procedure and were too “liberal” in complying with requests to terminate points.
It is understood that the may face disciplinary action.
(MH/CD)
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