Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I will ask questions on two items of promised legislation. No. 65 is the enforcement of fines Bill, to end the inappropriate and arguably unjust practice of imprisoning people for non-payment of fines. Has the Government approved the heads of that Bill and when will it be published?

The second issue is No. 71, a Bill to provide powers to the Director of Public Prosecutions regarding sentences imposed by the District Courts, an issue that has been in the news recently. Has the Government agreed the heads of that Bill and when will it be published?

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