A Chinese man who was refused a renewal of his driving licence here has brought a High Court challenge.

The Garda Representative Association (GRA) president Jim Mulligan has defended the force’s ‘parading allowance’ saying it improves supervision, brings cohesiveness and greater efficiencies.

Returning emigrants will only have to take half the number of mandatory driving lessons before applying for a test.

Fianna Fáil is proposing that motorists could have penalty points wiped from their licence if they undertake a special refresher course.

The Government is working on plans to directly link penalty points to a new register of licences.