Gardaí resolve row over new system

A GARDA row which threatened to delay the introduction of the penalty points system has been resolved following a last-minute intervention.

The system was criticised by the Garda Representative Association as “ham-fisted and unworkable” on Monday. The GRA claimed no proper preparation had been made and members were not informed on the practicalities of the system.

But rank-and-file members were assured by Garda management yesterday that all gardaí would be fully briefed on the workings of the system and no extra paperwork would be involved.