Alan Shatter receives standing ovation

Justice Minister Alan Shatter has received the Garda Inspectorate report into the operation of the penalty points system.

Garda whistleblower Sergeant Maurice McCabe, who alleged widespread abuse of the penalty points system by members of the force, was interviewed by the Garda Inspectorate’s chief inspector, Robert Olson, and a report was sent to the minister on Friday.

The embattled minister launched a scathing attack on opposition parties in the wake of their sustained criticism of his handling of the GSOC and Garda whistleblower controversies.