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More than half a million people have penalty points on their licence, of which 492,244 have three penalty points or more.

Three penalty points could push up motor insurance by 10%

Having three penalty points on your driving license could push up your motor insurance premium by 10%, new analysis shows.

Business • 27 Aug 24

Judge Deery's report found a large number of Fixed Charge Notices were returned undelivered

Penalty points report finds 'substantial compliance'

The annual oversight report into the operation of aspects of the penalty points system, including the cancellation of penalty points, has found "substantial compliance" with the system.

News • 15 Mar 18

An Garda Síochána's cancellation policy has been changed

Report finds widespread exploitation of points system

There has been widespread exploitation of the fixed charge penalty notice system by senior gardaí, according to a report by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission.

Ireland • 02 Dec 17

Seven out of every ten penalty-point offences were for speeding in 2016

20% drop in penalty point notices in 2016 - CSO

Just under 200,000 penalty-point notices were issued in 2016, a fall of 20% on the previous year.

Business • 25 Oct 17

Garda Commissioner said latest revelations 'totally unacceptable'

O'Sullivan under pressure to consider her position

The Garda Commissioner is facing increased pressure to consider her position after Fianna Fáil said it cannot express confidence in her at this time.

Ireland • 26 Mar 17

Mark Egan has pleaded not guilty to the charges

Jury in garda corruption trial to consider verdict

The jury in the trial of a garda accused of corruption and deception is due to begin considering its verdict tomorrow.

News • 01 Dec 15

The minister said the numbers escaping penalty points convictions 'unacceptable'

Minister wants more penalty point convictions

Minister for Transport Paschal Donohoe has said the number of people going to court and escaping penalty points convictions is "unacceptable".

News • 02 Oct 15

Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan introduced a new centralised system last June

Judge to oversee operation of penalty points

The Government has appointed a judge to independently oversee the operation of the penalty points system.

News • 27 Jan 15

Details of the report show that over 16,000 penalty points cancellations were examined

Penalty point claims needed further investigation

The garda penalty points report has found that one in three of all cases arising from the Garda Whistleblower Sergeant Maurice McCabe's allegations of abuse of the system required further investigation.

News • 23 Jan 15

Two flaws were discovered in legislation, which prompted fears of legal challenges

Legislation to fix penalty point flaws

Minister for Transport Paschal Donohoe has said he is confident that amending legislation to deal with two issues relating to the application of penalty points will withstand legal challenges.

News • 12 Dec 14

Learners who drive unaccompanied or who fail to display the correct L or N plates risk getting penalty points

Unaccompanied learner drivers face penalty points

Learner drivers who take to the road unaccompanied are to be given penalty points for the first time.

News • 09 Dec 14

The PAC report found the fixed notice charge system has systemic weaknesses

Penalty points system has 'systemic weaknesses'

The Public Accounts Committee has called for a whistleblowers charter to be drawn up, as it published its report on the cancellation of penalty points.

News • 02 Oct 14

GRA General Secretary PJ Stone says members of the force are continuing to serve with their reputations tarnished

GRA calls for investigation into garda malpractice

The GRA has called on the Government to establish the Commission of Investigation it promised to set up in the wake of the Guerin Report into allegations of garda malpractice.

News • 16 Sep 14

An anti-corruption group is calling for an investigation into why alleged penalty point corruption continues

Penalty points inquiry to be published - Minister

Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has said the Government will publish the findings of the investigations into new allegations that penalty points were cancelled without the proper authority.

News • 15 Sep 14

Interim Garda Commissioner Noirín O'Sullivan said she had forwarded allegations to the Minister for Justice

Penalty points allegations referred to Ombudsman

The Interim Garda Commissioner has said that new allegations in relation to the penalty points system have been referred to the Garda Ombudsman.

News • 14 Sep 14

Retired Chief Supt John O'Brien said only 14% of cases that went to court ended up in conviction

Ignoring system gives 86% chance of evading points

A retired chief superintendent has told the Public Accounts Committee that many of the worst offenders for speeding are evading sanction by simply ignoring the system.

News • 19 Jun 14

The whistleblower warned GoSafe that he had been unable to set up his detection equipment properly

Whistleblower says motorists were wrongly fined

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has ordered a report into Ireland's privately run speed detection operation, following allegations that motorists have been wrongly fined for speeding offences.

News • 02 Apr 14

Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan said he found the actions of the garda whistleblowers 'disgusting'

Gilmore again says Callinan should withdraw remark

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore and Minister Pat Rabbitte have reiterated the Labour Party stance that it would be helpful if the garda commissioner withdrew his remarks on the garda whistleblowers.

News • 24 Mar 14

The Garda Inspectorate report found there were consistent breaches of policy in the penalty points system

Kenny expresses confidence in Garda Commissioner

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that he has full confidence in Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan following the critical Garda Inspectorate report into the handling of penalty points.

News • 13 Mar 14

The Garda Inspectorate Report addresses a number of issues surrounding penalty points (Pic: @GardaTraffic)

Widespread breaches found in penalty points system

A Garda Inspectorate report has found that there were consistent and widespread breaches of policy by those charged with administering the penalty points system.

News • 12 Mar 14

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter commissioned the report after the publication of an internal garda report

Minister for Justice pledges major garda changes

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has said there will be major changes as a result of the Garda Inspectorate's report into the operation of the penalty points system.

News • 12 Mar 14

Motorists from one side of the border who commit traffic offences cannot have endorsements enforced in their own area

Cross-border speeding plan paused

Plans to introduce a cross-border penalty points system between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have suffered a setback.

News • 24 Feb 14

Maurice McCabe's solicitor requested the transcript

Whistleblower's transcript request referred

The Public Accounts Committee has referred a request by a whistleblower for a transcript of his evidence to it to another Dáil committee.

News • 13 Feb 14

The Garda Ombudsman Commission is to investigate the penalty points controversy

Whisteblower seeks transcript of evidence - report

It is understood that garda whistleblower Sergeant Maurice McCabe's legal team is making contact with the Public Accounts Committee to obtain a transcript of his evidence to the committee yesterday.

News • 31 Jan 14

Maurice McCabe's evidence was described as clear and comprehensive

Garda whistleblower gives evidence at PAC

Garda whistleblower Sergeant Maurice McCabe has given evidence to the Public Accounts Committee over claims of corruption in the penalty points system.

News • 30 Jan 14

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