TD admits penalty points were wiped

Embattled TD Luke Ming Flanagan has admitted that four penalty points were wiped or kept from his driving record by gardaí due to his position as an elected representative.

The Roscommon TD alleged there was a “cosy” system involving gardaí and important people, including himself, where people did not have to go to court.

The TD, who has called some members of the force “corrupt”, last night said he was trying to put the points back on his record.