Seanad debates
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Fines Bill 2009: Committee Stage.
10:30 am
Ivana Bacik (Independent)
I have a query on section 16(1)(b). Section 16 amends the Act of 1983 and states it applies to a person who has attained the age of 16 years. Does this mean fines can still be imposed on those under 16, but if they default they will still be imprisoned because the new provisions in respect of community service will not apply? I am not trying to catch anyone out on this, but am not clear why the age of 16 has been inserted.
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