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Double penalty points on bank and public holidays

A high ranking member of the Garda Síochána said Ireland should punish drivers with double penalt...

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10.25 9 Oct 2019


Double penalty points on bank and public holidays


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10.25 9 Oct 2019


A high ranking member of the Garda Síochána said Ireland should punish drivers with double penalty points if they're caught speeding on a bank holiday or public holiday, just like in Australia.

Our reporter Julia Tereno took it to the streets of Dublin to ask if it’s a good idea.

We were joined by Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry, to discuss this further.


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