Damning report vindicates whistle blowers

Justice Minister Alan Shatter is expected to come under renewed pressure to apologise to two Garda whistleblowers after a “damning” Garda Inspectorate report criticises the cancellation of penalty points by members of the force.

The 80-page report, to be published today, is expected to vindicate the Garda whistleblowers.

It will bring into sharp focus the handling of the penalty points controversy by Mr Shatter since the publication of an internal Garda report on the issue last May, including his criticism of the actions of those who raised concerns.