Taoiseach expresses confidence in Garda Commissioner

The Taoiseach has expressed his confidence in the Garda Commissioner, Martin Callinan, following a damning report by the Garda Inspectorate which found consistent and widespread abuse of the penalty point system.
Speaking in Washington on the first of his six day visit to the United States, Enda Kenny said a number of issues would not have been brought to light had it not been for the actions of two garda whistleblowers.