Dáil Wednesday 8 May 2013 at 17:00

Fines amendment legislation

Summary

Brendan Griffin highlights the cost and unfairness of imprisoning people who cannot pay fines. The Taoiseach says the fines amendment Bill is due during the current session.

Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

With regards to the fines (amendment) Bill, at the moment we have a ludicrous situation where people are being convicted-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I think we have an answer for the Deputy.

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Brendan Griffin Fine Gael

-----and if they do not pay their fines they are being taken to prison, sometimes for as little as one hour-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

We cannot discuss the Bill.

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Brendan Griffin Fine Gael

It is a waste of taxpayers' money.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Other Deputies want to speak and we have other business.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

As I said to Deputy Durkan on the criminal law (sexual offences) Bill, there was a report to Government last July and work is proceeding in the Department. It probably will not be finished for some time. The fines (amendment) Bill is due this session.

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