'Not acceptable' that Limerick councillor sought to have speeding ticket cancelled

Limerick City and County councillor Liam Galvin texted former Garda superintendent  seeking to have  speeding ticket cancelled, Garda trial told

Simon Harris: 'There will now be a Fine Gael regulatory hearing in relation to the matter. That behaviour is unacceptable and that process will thoroughly examine this issue and deliver a recommendation.' File picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

It is not acceptable that a Fine Gael councillor lobbied to have speed cameras moved and sought to have penalty points cancelled, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said.

The Fine Gael leader has criticised the actions of Limerick City and County councillor Liam Galvin, who texted former Garda superintendent Eamonn O’Neill seeking to have a speeding ticket cancelled.