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Summary
John O’Mahony asks when the fines amendment Bill will be introduced to reduce imprisonment for non-payment; the Taoiseach says it will be published this session.
The fines (amendment) Bill is due to come before the House soon. Recent figures indicate a 10% increase in people going to jail for non-payment of fines. Everybody would agree that jail should be for people who commit crime and not for those who do not pay fines. The Bill would alleviate the problem. I know it is due for publication in this term, but when will it come before the House?
