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450 motorists avoid penalty points with poor box - Henry McKean Reports

Over 450 motorists have gotten out of convictions and avoided getting penalty points by making a ...

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16.45 11 Nov 2025


450 motorists avoid penalty points with poor box - Henry McKean Reports


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16.45 11 Nov 2025


Over 450 motorists have gotten out of convictions and avoided getting penalty points by making a donation to the court poor box since 2022.

459 drivers in front of the District Court had their charges dismissed or struck out after putting money in the poor box.

To discuss further Ciara Doherty is joined by Newstalk’s Henry McKean.


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