Garda: Force has destroyed me over claims

A Garda whistleblower who alleges over 200 senior members of the force have been involved in wiping penalty points, in some cases corruptly, said the way he’s been treated over his actions has destroyed him.

The serving member is adamant that he should give evidence before the Dáil’s Public Accounts Committee next week but his boss, Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan, may try to block such an appearance.

In what could become a legal battle between the Garda Siochána and an Oireachtas committee, Mr Callinan said he would be seeking legal advice on plans by a member of the force to give evidence.