Transport minister ‘taken aback’ by driving ban for garda pursuing illegal scramblers as GRA issues statementGarda Representative Association says members afraid to carry out any kind of pursuit for fear of proseuction or disciplinary action'I was taken aback by that,' Minister for Transport says in reaction to reports that a garda was given a road ban for driving dangerously while chasing illegal scramblers in DublinAisling Moloney Yesterday at 12:13Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien said he was “taken aback” by a dangerous driving ban for a Garda who was in pursuit of illegal scramblers, and says Grace’s Law removes any grey areas.

Source: Irish Independent April 02, 2026 00:27 UTC