GSOC hires help for points abuse probe

The Garda Ombudsman is hiring outside investigators to enable it complete its massive investigation into penalty points.

The mammoth probe is expected to be in a position to complete an interim report as early as June.

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) has merged two linked investigations into allegations of penalty point abuses made by whistleblower Sergeant Maurice McCabe.