A Garda tip-off line for dangerous drivers has seen nearly 8,000 submissions, but led to just a 1.8% conviction rate. He said without the ability to receive video footage, the Garda system allowed dangerous drivers to remain on the roads. It's often the same drivers, but nothing gets done with the evidence and the dangerous drivers remain on the road. The Government was last week criticised for a “damaging U-turn” on what campaigners say is critical reform of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). However, minister for road safety Sean Canney last week told TheJournal.ie that it was "business as usual" at the RSA.

Source: Irish Examiner December 24, 2025 15:28 UTC