Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

Regarding the Fines Bill, we will change the law in every way possible to avoid imprisonment as a last resort for the non-payment of fines. No matter what legislation we pass in this respect, though, imprisonment must be the ultimate solution if people ignore fines completely. From my practice as a solicitor of many years, there are many opportunities for people to pay fines. Hurdles must be crossed before anyone is sent to prison. However, I accept-----

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