Shane Ross (Independent)

I endorse the comments made on both sides of the House about leaked documents. A serious issue arose yesterday concerning a leaked document on the penalty points system. It appears that some sabotage is going on regarding a very important programme that was launched by the Minister for Transport. We have heard that RTE obtained a report on the penalty points system, which seemed to spin in favour of the Garda Síochána.

If there is any question of the Garda Síochána spontaneously sabotaging a Government policy which aims to save lives, it is a serious matter. If that is the case, it is time we had a debate about the role of the Garda Síochána and what they are up to. Let us hope they are not acting as some sort of autonomous republic, independent of the Minister to whom they are answerable.