David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister for that response. Can he give a more definitive timescale regarding the tender system in place? When does he expect to see the IT upgraded?

Can he tell us how many people were imprisoned in 2010 for not paying fines and how many have been in prison to date in 2010?

Can the Minister tell us the total value of fines for the past 12 months, how much of this was collected and how much is outstanding? I understand the Minister may not have those figures here but if he would give them to me at a later stage, I would appreciate it.

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