Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We are finalising the position with the Courts Service. The numbers are down but there are still issues. I am in the process of issuing a letter seeking information on from the Courts Service regarding progress on ensuring that an effective system is in place for the payment of fines. The Deputy is probably aware that we have been working on this, as the committee discussed the Bill. Procedurally, there is still work to be done by the Courts Service to ensure full implementation of the Bill. The issue is complex in terms of procedures and ensuring the service can accept the fines as outlined in the legislation. This is a priority.