Renewed calls for apology to whistle blowers

The confirmation of widespread breaches in the quashing of penalty points by the force has renewed calls for an apology to be made to Garda whistle-blowers after their claims were vindicated.

An investigation by the Garda Inspectorate found that there were no internal controls and a huge waste of resources which resulted in the loss of millions of euro in the fines system.

Justice Minister Alan Shatter has now agreed to overhaul the system. He last night acknowledged the role of Garda whistleblowers and said if they had not raised issues, they would not have been investigated.