Dáil debates

Thursday, 28 June 2007

10:30 am

Photo of Brian CowenBrian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I cannot answer Deputy Crawford's second question at this stage. Given the new Administration is only beginning to take effect, a parliamentary question to the line Minister would be the best way of eliciting exact information regarding the timing and prioritisation of legislation.

The enforcement of fines Bill will end imprisonment, where practicable, for inability to pay fines and will provide for new ways of enforcing fines. The Bill is at a preliminary stage of examination and it is not possible to say when it will be brought forward. I agree with the Deputy that the issue should be dealt with. Imprisonment is a disproportionate outcome for a relatively minor offence.

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