Movement on penalty points GSOC probe

The long-awaited GSOC probe into the penalty points affair is finally moving ahead as recruitment of external investigators begins.

Up to 10 private investigators are being sought to carry out the probe over a 6-12-month period during which they will be travelling around the country collecting Garda records and interviewing motorists and members of the force.

At the conclusion they will have to make recommendations as to whether criminal offences have been committed; prepare prosecution papers; and take part in any court proceedings.