Ceisteanna—Questions Oral Answers. - “On the Spot” Fines.

Thursday, 16 November 1972

Dáil Eireann Debate
Vol. 263 No. 10

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Mr. Cooney: Information on Patrick Mark Cooney  Zoom on Patrick Mark Cooney  asked the Minister for Justice if he intends to implement the recommendation of the report of the Committee on Court Practice and Procedure regarding the extension of “on the spot” fines; and, if so, when.

Mr. O'Malley: Information on Desmond J. O'Malley  Zoom on Desmond J. O'Malley  No decision has yet been taken on this matter.

Mr. Cooney: Information on Patrick Mark Cooney  Zoom on Patrick Mark Cooney  Does the Minister not agree that, in view of the vast amount of time which Garda personnel spend in District Courts dealing with minor traffic offences, which time very often is paid for at overtime rates, it would be a considerable saving of money and of Garda time if the extension suggested by this committee could be implemented?

Mr. O'Malley: Information on Desmond J. O'Malley  Zoom on Desmond J. O'Malley  The Deputy will be aware that there is a strongly-worded reservation by one of the members with regard to a substantial part of the recommendations. Several other Departments are involved in the various recommendations and I wish to have the views of these before putting the matter to the Government for a decision.

[1954]Mr. Cooney: Information on Patrick Mark Cooney  Zoom on Patrick Mark Cooney  Has the Minister considered these views?

Mr. O'Malley: Information on Desmond J. O'Malley  Zoom on Desmond J. O'Malley  I have received the views of some Departments to date but, as yet, I have not received others.

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