Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 7 May 2014

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

General Scheme of Criminal Justice (Community Sanctions) Bill: Discussion

2:30 pm

Photo of Martin ConwayMartin Conway (Fine Gael)
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That is perfectly reasonable. I thank the Law Society for the comprehensive submission. Will the witnesses elaborate somewhat on the concerns regarding the proceeds of the court poor box? What is proposed is certainly different and the issue is not left to the discretion of a judge. The money would be targeted appropriately.