Seanad debates

Tuesday, 14 December 2004

Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage.

 

1:00 pm

Photo of Diarmuid WilsonDiarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail)

We have a system in place whereby the Garda is obliged to notify a person of an alleged offence. There are so many days within which a fixed penalty must be paid. If it is not paid a summons is issued. Would the Minister of State agree that in the interest if fairness there should be an onus on the Garda to prove the original notice was served?

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