Watchdog calls for an overhaul of its remit

The Garda Ombudsman Commission has called for an overhaul of how it is allowed to operate as a wide-ranging probe into the penalty points controversy is promised.

Kieran FitzGerald, a member of the three-person commission, said the investigation would seek access to the Garda Pulse system, and expressed the hope the investigation would receive swifter co-operation than in previous inquiries.

Mr FitzGerald said the probe would start as soon as possible in a bid to assuage public concern.